In 1115, Conrad III was appointed Duke of this region by Henry V of the Holy Roman Empire.
In 1115, Conrad III was appointed Duke of this region by Henry V of the Holy Roman Empire. Ansbach, Schweinfurt, and Rothenburg ob der Tauber were part of the eponymous "Circle" of this region founded in 1500. This region is bounded topographically by the Spessart in the west and the Fichtelgebirge in the east. Lower, Middle, and Upper districts with this name form three of the seven Regierungsbezirke of the German state where most of this region is located. Small parts of this region, however, are located in (*) Thuringia and Baden-WÃ¼rttemberg as well. For 15 points, name this region that contains the cities of WÃ¼rzburg and Nuremburg and the northern third of Bavaria.
In 1115, Conrad III was appointed Duke of this region by Henry V of the Holy Roman Empire.
Franconia (or Franken)