Duchy of Lorraine

The Duchy of Lorraine, initially also known as the Duchy of Upper Lorraine, was a duchy of the Holy Roman Empire which existed from the 10th century until 1766, when it was annexed by the Kingdom of France. It gave its name to the present-day region of Lorraine in northeastern France. Its capital was Nancy.

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Which happened first?

• Duchy of Lorraine and Lower Lotharingia began in the same year
• Duchy of Lorraine began 2 years after Kilwa Sultanate
• Duchy of Lorraine began 3 years before Holy Roman Empire
• Duchy of Lorraine began 3 years before Ghaznavid Empire
• Duchy of Lorraine began 4 years before County of Luxembourg

Timeline

1. Kilwa Sultanate957–1513
2. Duchy of Lorraine (this page)959–1766
3. Lower Lotharingia959–1190
4. Ghaznavid Empire962–1187
5. Holy Roman EmpireFebruary 2, AD 962 – August 6, 1806
6. County of Luxembourg963–1354

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