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== Waldeck-Eisenberg (1507-1598) ==

== Waldeck-Eisenberg (1507-1598) ==

The principality of Waldeck-Eisenberg was created in 1507 when the principality of Waldeck was divided between [[Henry VIII, Count of Waldeck|Count Henry VIII]] and his uncle [[Philip II, Count of Waldeck|Philip II]]. Philip acquired Eisenberg, [[Mengeringhausen]], Landau and the half of Rhoden, Wettenberg and Waldeck. He also received a share of the herrschaft Itter. Korback was jointly ruled.

The principality of Waldeck-Eisenberg was created in 1507 when the principality of Waldeck was divided between [[Henry VIII, Count of Waldeck|Count Henry VIII]] and his uncle [[Philip II, Count of Waldeck|Philip II]]. Philip acquired Eisenberg, [[Mengeringhausen]], Landau and the half of Rhoden, Wettenberg and Waldeck.

He also received a share of the [[Herrschaft]] [[Itter (Diemel)|Itter]]. Korback was jointly ruled.

In 1538, [[Philip III, Count of Waldeck|Count Philip III]] divided the country among his two sons [[Wolrad II, Count of Waldeck-Eisenberg|Wolrad II]] and [[John I, Count of Waldeck-Landau|John I]]. Wolrad was bestowed Eisenberg and John I got Landau.

In 1538, [[Philip III, Count of Waldeck|Count Philip III]] divided the country among his two sons [[Wolrad II, Count of Waldeck-Eisenberg|Wolrad II]] and [[John I, Count of Waldeck-Landau|John I]]. Wolrad was bestowed Eisenberg and John I got Landau.