# Duchy of Swabia

> duchy of Holy Roman Empire (909-1268)

**Wikidata**: [Q693980](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q693980)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duchy_of_Swabia)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/duchy-of-swabia

## Summary

The Duchy of Swabia was established in 917. It emerged as a significant territorial entity within the Holy Roman Empire during the early medieval period. The duchy encompassed a large region in southwestern Germany, playing a key role in the political and military affairs of the empire.The Duchy of Swabia persisted for nearly four centuries before its dissolution in 1313. Its end marked the conclusion of its formal existence as an independent territorial unit.


## References

1. [Historical Dictionary of Switzerland](https://hls-dhs-dss.ch/fr/articles/006642/2015-02-24/)