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Lordship of WolfsteinHerrschaft Wolfstein
1217–1383
Coat of arms of Wolfstein Coat of arms
StatusPrincipality
CapitalWolfstein (Neumarkt district)
GovernmentPrincipality
Historical eraMiddle Ages
• Established 1217
• Annexed by Allersberg 1383
Preceded by Succeeded by
Duchy of Franconia Duchy of Franconia
Allersberg Allersberg

Wolfstein (German pronunciation: [ˈvɔlfˌʃtaɪ̯n] ) was a minor principality in the Holy Roman Empire, centered on Wolfstein castle, near Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz.

Coat of arms of Wolfstein family
The ruins of Castle Wolfstein from the air

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Castles in Mostviertel
Schallaburg
Also See: Castles in Austria
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