Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen facts for kids
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Principality of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen
Fürstentum Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen
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Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen in 1848
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| Status | State of the Holy Roman Empire, State of the Confederation of the Rhine, State of the German Confederation |
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| Capital | Sigmaringen | ||||||||
| Common languages | German | ||||||||
| Religion | Roman Catholic | ||||||||
| Government | Principality | ||||||||
| Historical era | Middle Ages | ||||||||
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• Partition of County of
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1576 1576 |
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• Raised to Principality
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| 1850 1850 |
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The Principality of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen was a small country in what is now Germany. It existed for almost 300 years, from 1576 to 1850. It was ruled by a special family branch of the Hohenzollern dynasty. This family was less famous than another Hohenzollern branch that ruled Prussia and later the German Empire.
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What Was Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen?
Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen started as a county in 1576. A county is a territory ruled by a count. It was part of the Holy Roman Empire, a large group of states in Central Europe.
In 1623, the county became a principality. This meant its ruler was now a prince. The capital city of this principality was Sigmaringen.
Where Was It Located?
The principality was in a region called Swabia. This area is in the southern part of modern-day Germany. It was a small but independent state for a long time.
Who Were the Hohenzollerns?
The Hohenzollern family was a very old and powerful German noble family. They had many different branches. The Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen branch was one of them. They were known for their strong Catholic faith.
How Did Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen End?
The principality existed through many changes in Europe. It was part of the Confederation of the Rhine for a short time. This was a group of German states allied with Napoleon. Later, it joined the German Confederation. This was a loose union of German states formed after Napoleon's defeat.
In 1848, there were many revolutions across Europe. These revolutions pushed for more rights for people. The Prince of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen faced pressure from his people.
In 1849, the last prince, Karl Anton, gave up his rule. He handed over the principality to the Kingdom of Prussia. Prussia was ruled by the more famous branch of the Hohenzollern family.
So, in 1850, Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen became part of Prussia. Today, the area is part of the German state of Baden-Württemberg.
Images for kids
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Sigmaringen Castle
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Hohenzollern region, Württemberg, Germany
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Karl Friedrich, Prince of Hohenzollern, head of the Swabian branch of the House of Hohenzollern
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Territorial evolution of Romania
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Combined coat of arms of the House of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen (1849)
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Coat of arms of the House of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen
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Leopold, Prince of Hohenzollern
See also
In Spanish: Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen para niños
