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In 1352 the [[Duchy of Swabia|Swabian]] lordship of Hohenfels around the 12th century Neuhohenfels Castle was inherited by by the noble House of [[Jungingen]]. [[Konrad von Jungingen]] (c. 1355–1407) and his brother [[Ulrich von Jungingen|Ulrich]] (1360–1410) served as [[Grand Masters of the Teutonic Knights]]; in 1506 the [[Teutonic Knights|Teutonic Order]] purchased the Lordship of Hohenfels, which became part of the [[Altshausen]] commandry within the Alsace-Burgundy [[bailiwick]]. |
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After the [[German mediatisation]] in 1803, Hohenfels fell to the Principality of [[Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen]] and from 1850 was part of the Prussian [[Province of Hohenzollern]]. |
After the [[German mediatisation]] in 1803, Hohenfels fell to the Principality of [[Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen]] and from 1850 was part of the Prussian [[Province of Hohenzollern]]. |
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Hohenfels | |
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Location of Hohenfels within Konstanz district  | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Baden-Württemberg |
| Admin. region | Freiburg |
| District | Konstanz |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Hans Veit |
| Area | |
| • Total | 30.50 km2 (11.78 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 654 m (2,146 ft) |
| Population (2022-12-31)[1] | |
| • Total | 2,108 |
| • Density | 69/km2 (180/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 78355 |
| Dialling codes | 07557, 07775, 07771 |
| Vehicle registration | KN |
| Website | www.hohenfels.de |
Hohenfels is a municipality in Konstanz district, in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
Geography
The municipal area is located north of Lake Constance on the eastern rim of the Hegau region, about 8 km (5.0 mi) east of Stockach. It includes the villages of Deutwang, Kalkofen, Liggersdorf, Mindersdorf, and Selgetsweiler.
History
In 1352 the Swabian lordship of Hohenfels around the 12th century Neuhohenfels Castle was inherited by by the noble House of Jungingen. Konrad von Jungingen (c. 1355–1407) and his brother Ulrich (1360–1410) served as Grand Masters of the Teutonic Knights; in 1506 the Teutonic Order purchased the Lordship of Hohenfels, which became part of the Altshausen commandry within the Alsace-Burgundy bailiwick.
After the German mediatisation in 1803, Hohenfels fell to the Principality of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen and from 1850 was part of the Prussian Province of Hohenzollern.
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References
- ^ "Bevölkerung nach Nationalität und Geschlecht am 31. Dezember 2022" [Population by nationality and sex as of December 31, 2022] (CSV) (in German). Statistisches Landesamt Baden-Württemberg. June 2023.
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