Hermann of Wied
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Hermann of Wied was the Archbishop-Elector of Cologne from 1515 to 1546.
Hermann von Wied
County of Wied
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The County of Wied was a territory of the Holy Roman Empire located on the river Wied where it meets the Rhine. Wied emerged as a County earlier than many other German states. From 1243–1462, Wied was
Hermann of Wied
…von Wied) (14 January 1477 – 15 August 1552) was the Archbishop-Elector of Cologne from 1515 to 1546. Hermann was the son of Frederick I, count of Wied. In 1521, he supported a punishment for German reformer Martin Luther, but later opened up one of the Holy Roman Empire's most important archbishoprics…
Altwied Castle
Runkel Castle, residence of the Upper County
Dierdorf castle, another residence of the Upper County
Neuwied Castle, residence of the Lower County