Kingdom of Württemberg facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Württemberg
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 Flag of the Kingdom of Württemberg
 Coat of arms of the Kingdom of Württemberg
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Württemberg, shown within the German Empire (1871–1918)
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| Status | State of the Holy Roman Empire (until 1806) | ||||||||
| Capital | Stuttgart | ||||||||
| Common languages | Swabian German | ||||||||
| Religion | Lutheran | ||||||||
| Government | Monarchy | ||||||||
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• ca 1089–1122 (first count)
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Conrad I | ||||||||
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• 1457–96
(first duke from 1495) |
Eberhard I (V) |
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• 1797–1816
(first king from 1806) |
Frederick I (III) |
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| Abgeordnetenhaus | |||||||||
| Historical era | Middle Ages | ||||||||
| before 1081 |
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• Treaty of Nürtingen
divides county |
1442 11th century |
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• Treaty of Münsingen
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1482 |
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• Raised to duchy
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1495 | ||||||||
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• Raised to electorate
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1803 | ||||||||
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• Raised to kingdom
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1806 | ||||||||
| November 9, 1918 1918 | |||||||||
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The Kingdom of Württemberg was a German state that existed from 1805 to 1918. It was located in the area that is now Baden-Württemberg in Germany. This kingdom was a continuation of the Duchy of Württemberg, which existed before it from 1495 to 1805.
Before 1495, Württemberg was a smaller area called a County. It was part of the old Duchy of Swabia. That duchy ended after Duke Conradin died in 1268. The total size of the Kingdom of Württemberg was about 19,508 square kilometers (7,532 square miles).
The kingdom shared borders with other important regions. To the east and south, it bordered Bavaria. To the north, west, and south, it bordered Baden. A part of the kingdom in the south surrounded the Prussian area of Hohenzollern. It also touched Lake Constance.
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History of Württemberg
The history of Württemberg shows how a small area grew into a kingdom. It started as a county and slowly gained more power.
From County to Duchy
Württemberg began as a county in the 11th century. It was founded by Conrad I. For a long time, it was just one of many small states in the Holy Roman Empire.
In 1442, the county was divided by the Treaty of Nürtingen. However, it was reunited in 1482 by the Treaty of Münsingen. This helped it become stronger.
In 1495, Württemberg became a duchy. This meant it was a more important and powerful state. The first duke was Eberhard I.
Becoming a Kingdom
Over time, Württemberg continued to grow in importance. In 1803, it was raised to an electorate. This was a special status within the Holy Roman Empire. An elector had the right to vote for the Holy Roman Emperor.
Just a few years later, in 1806, Württemberg became a full kingdom. This happened during the time of the Napoleonic Wars. The first king was Frederick I.
Württemberg in the German Empire
After 1871, the Kingdom of Württemberg became part of the new German Empire. It was one of the many states that joined together to form a united Germany. Even though it was part of the Empire, Württemberg kept its own king and some independence.
The troops from Württemberg were an important part of the Imperial German Army. They formed the XIII (Royal Württemberg) Corps.
The End of the Kingdom
The Kingdom of Württemberg lasted until 1918. This was at the end of World War I. The monarchy was overthrown on November 9, 1918, during the German Revolution. After this, Württemberg became a free state within Germany. The last king was William II.
Images for kids
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The Kingdom of Württemberg as it existed from the end of the Napoleonic Wars to the end of World War I. From 1815 to 1866, it was a member of the German Confederation and from 1871 to 1918, it was a state in the German Empire.
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The Crown of Württemberg
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Map of the Kingdom of Württemberg and the Province of Hohenzollern in 1888
See also
In Spanish: Reino de Wurtemberg para niños
