Prince-Bishopric of Verdun

Prince-Bishopric of Verdun
Fürstbistum Wirten (German)
Principauté épiscopale de Verdun (French)
Prince-bishopric of Holy Roman Empire
997–1552
Coat of arms of
Coat of arms

The Three Bishoprics of Verdun, Metz and Toul in the upper half of this map, coloured green and outlined in pink.
CapitalVerdun
Historical eraMiddle Ages
• County established
10th century
• County ceded
    to the bishopric
997
1552
• Peace of Westphalia
    recognises annexation
1648
Preceded by
Succeeded by
County of Verdun
Three Bishoprics
Location of Diocese of Verdun
Verdun Cathedral

The Prince-Bishopric of Verdun was a state of the Holy Roman Empire. It was located at the western edge of the Empire and was bordered by France, the Duchy of Luxembourg, and the Duchy of Bar. Some time in the late 990s, the suzerainty of the County of Verdun passed from Herman of Ename of the House of Ardenne–Verdun to the Bishopric of Verdun.