Lordship of Schellenberg

The Lordship of Schellenberg (German: Herrschaft Schellenberg) was a historic state of the Holy Roman Empire, now located in the Principality of Liechtenstein. Its capital was the town of Schellenberg.

Lordship of Schellenberg
Herrschaft Schellenberg
9th century – 1719
Flag
Coat of arms
Map of Liechtenstein highlighting the current
electoral district of Unterland (red),
coextensive with the Lordship of Schellenberg
StatusLordship
CapitalSchellenberg, Vaduz
47°14′0.98″N 9°32′53.01″E
Common languagesGerman
GovernmentLordship
Historical eraMiddle Ages
 County created by Charlemagne
9th century
 Purchased by Counts of Vaduz
1437
1499
1706
 Acquired by Liechtenstein dynasty
1719
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Raetia
Liechtenstein
Today part ofLiechtenstein
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