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3 unusual facts about Bishopric of Metz


Bishopric of Metz

The Bishops of Metz had already ruled over a significant amount of territories within the former Kingdom of Lotharingia, which by the 870 Treaty of Meerssen became a part of East Francia.

From the accession of Henri of Lorraine-Vaudémont in 1484 however, the diocese was ruled by bishops from the House of Lorraine, who by their close relations with the House of Valois brought Metz unter the influence of the French crown.

In 1234 the unrest of the Metz citizens forced the bishops to move their residence to Vic-sur-Seille.



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