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Jan 5, 2021 · RTL Today contributor Thomas Tutton explains how Luxembourg became such a strategically important military fortress in early modern history. From 1482 to 1795, the Duchy of Luxembourg, with only short interruptions, was the property of the Habsburg family, who weren’t always the brightest bunch. This wasn’t great for Luxembourg as it ...
Ancient and medieval periods. The earliest human remains found in present-day Luxembourg date from about 5140 bce, but little is known about the people who first populated the area. Two Belgic tribes, the Treveri and Mediomatrici, inhabited the country from about 450 bce until the Roman conquest of 53 bce.
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The historical region of Luxembourg belonged to the Roman province of Belgica Prima. After the invasion of the Germanic tribes from the East, Luxembourg became part of the Frankish Empire. By the 843 Treaty of Verdun, it became part of the Lotharingian province of Middle Francia.
The territory of Luxembourg has been ruled successively by counts, dukes and grand dukes. It was part of the medieval Kingdom of Germany, and later the Holy Roman Empire until it became a sovereign state in 1815. Counts of Luxembourg. House of Ardenne–Luxembourg. House of Luxembourg–Namur. House of Hohenstaufen. House of Luxembourg–Namur.
Nov 9, 2009 · Charlemagne was a medieval emperor who ruled much of Western Europe from 768 to 814. In 771, Charlemagne became king of the Franks, a Germanic tribe in present-day Belgium, France, Luxembourg,...
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May 14, 2020 · When Luxembourg ruled Europe. RTL | Update: 14.05.2020 11:15. © Public domain. RTL Today contributor Thomas Tutton looks at the three members of the House of Luxembourg who became Holy Roman Emperor. You might not have known it, but the House of Luxembourg was once one of the most powerful dynasties of Europe, rivalling the Habsburgs and ...
Jul 13, 2020 · Luxembourg in the 17th century. / © Public domain. RTL Today contributor Thomas Tutton explores what life in the Duchy of Luxembourg was like up to the end of the first French occupation in...
