Wernberg-Köblitz
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Wernberg-Köblitz is a
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in the district of
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in
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History

The first mention of Wernberg Castle dates to 1280 when Konrad of Paulsdorfer bought the building. Later the castle became a possession of the noble Notthafft family.


References

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