History of Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein is a doubly landlocked country in the Central European Alps, between Austria and Switzerland.. 2 eras, 1342 to today.
County of Vaduz, 1342–1719 Draft, not yet reviewed
The County of Vaduz was a historic state of the Holy Roman Empire, now located in the Principality of Liechtenstein. The county was created in 1342, after the subdivision of the County of Werdenberg. In 1396 it was granted imperial immediacy. In 1712 the County was sold to Hans-Adam I, Prince of Liechtenstein, and in 1719 the prince gained the right to found a single state.
Seat of power: Vaduz
Liechtenstein, 1719 to today Draft, not yet reviewed
On 23 January 1719 Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor, united Vaduz and Schellenberg and raised them to a principality named Liechtenstein. Liechtenstein became fully independent in 1866, when the German Confederation was dissolved. The economic devastation caused by World War I forced the country to conclude a customs and monetary union with its neighbour Switzerland. During World War II, Liechtenstein remained officially neutral, looking to Switzerland for assistance and guidance.
Seat of power: Vaduz
Rulers
- Johann I Joseph, Prince of Liechtenstein, Prince of Lichtenstein, 1805–1836
- Prince Alois II, Prince of Liechtenstein, Prince of Lichtenstein, 1836–1858
- Johann II, Prince of Liechtenstein, Prince of Lichtenstein, 1858–1929
- Franz I, Prince of Liechtenstein, Prince of Lichtenstein, 1929–1938
- Franz Joseph II, Prince of Liechtenstein, Prince of Lichtenstein, 1938–1989
- Hans-Adam II, Prince of Liechtenstein, Prince of Lichtenstein, 1989 to today
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