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unusual facts about Bishopric of Verdun


Bishopric of Verdun

The Bishopric of Verdun was also a state of the Holy Roman Empire; it was located at the western edge of the Empire and was bordered by France, the Duchy of Luxembourg, and the Duchy of Bar.


Dennweiler-Frohnbach

The village of Dennweiler belonged from the time of its founding onwards among lands held by the Bishopric of Verdun around the market town of Baumholder, whereas Frohnbach belonged to the Remigiusland held by the Abbey of Saint-Remi in Reims.


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Nicolas Psaume

In 1546 he was chosen to represent the Norbertine Order at the Council of Trent, but John, Cardinal of Lorraine retained him and, with the pope's consent, resigned the Bishopric of Verdun in favour of Psaume, who was consecrated bishop 26 August 1548.