Liege

The Prince-Bishopric of Liège was a state of the Holy Roman Empire that existed from the 9th century to the 18th century. The territory of the Prince-Bishopric included the city of Liège and the surrounding areas in present-day Belgium.

The Prince-Bishopric was originally established in the 9th century as a bishopric, with the bishop of Liège holding both spiritual and temporal power. Over time, the bishops of Liège became increasingly powerful and independent, eventually becoming prince-bishops with the right to govern the territory and raise their own armies.

During the Middle Ages, the Prince-Bishopric of Liège was a major player in European politics. The Prince-Bishops were known for their military and diplomatic skills, and the territory played a key role in the politics of the Holy Roman Empire. The Prince-Bishops also played a significant role in the religious and cultural life of Europe, promoting the spread of Christianity and the arts.

In the 16th and 17th centuries, the Prince-Bishopric of Liège was caught up in the religious conflicts of the Reformation and the Counter-Reformation. The Prince-Bishops were forced to choose sides between the Catholic and Protestant factions, and the territory was ravaged by wars and religious persecution.

In the 18th century, the Prince-Bishopric of Liège came under the control of the Austrian Habsburgs and was eventually absorbed into the Austrian Netherlands. The last Prince-Bishop of Liège, Charles-François de Velbrück, was forced to abdicate in 1795, marking the end of the Prince-Bishopric of Liège as an independent state.

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