 In 1710, Lothar Franz von Schönborn, Prince-Bishop of Bamberg and Archbishop of Mainz, inherited the estate after the local family, the Truchsesse of Pommersfelden had died out.He ordered the construction of a palace as a private summer residence, paid for from his personal wealth.In 1711, he had helped ensure the election of Karl VI who rewarded him with a gift of 100,000 gulden.