reichsstand (Meaning)
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reichsstand (n.)
A free city of the former German empire.
Synonyms & Antonyms of reichsstand
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reichsstand Sentence Examples
- As a higher reichsstand, the Electorate of Brandenburg wielded significant influence in the Holy Roman Empire.
- The imperial diet consisted of three colleges: the electoral college, the college of princes, and the college of imperial cities, each representing different reichsstände.
- The Archbishopric of Trier was one of the three ecclesiastical reichsstände, along with the Archbishopric of Cologne and the Archbishopric of Mainz.
- Reichsstände were responsible for providing troops and financial support to the emperor during times of conflict.
- The sovereignty of reichsstände was limited by the authority of the emperor, who could depose them or intervene in their affairs.
- Some reichsstände, such as the Prince-Bishopric of Münster, enjoyed significant autonomy and territorial possessions.
- The Reichsdeputationshauptschluss of 1803 resulted in the dissolution of many reichsstände and the redistribution of their territories.
- The mediatization of reichsstände occurred when they lost their immediate imperial status and became subject to the rule of other German states.
- The concept of reichsstände played a pivotal role in shaping the political landscape of the Holy Roman Empire for centuries.
- The legacy of reichsstände can still be seen in the modern-day territories and institutions of Germany.
FAQs About the word reichsstand
A free city of the former German empire.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
As a higher reichsstand, the Electorate of Brandenburg wielded significant influence in the Holy Roman Empire.
The imperial diet consisted of three colleges: the electoral college, the college of princes, and the college of imperial cities, each representing different reichsstände.
The Archbishopric of Trier was one of the three ecclesiastical reichsstände, along with the Archbishopric of Cologne and the Archbishopric of Mainz.
Reichsstände were responsible for providing troops and financial support to the emperor during times of conflict.
