Palatine centre in Rheinhessen with a castle, where Conrad of Staufen grew up; not yet a chartered town in 1200 (date of town rights not pinned in the sources consulted).
Who holds it
- Name
- Henry of Brunswick (control not pinned)
- Title
- Count palatine of the Rhine (in Philip's sphere since 1198)
- Since
- 1195
- Confidence
- low
Lord in 1200
The count palatine, whose stewards round Alzey are the Raugraves; who held the castle that winter is not pinned.
How things stand that morning
Palatine but out of Henry's reach since 1198 (ADB); not pinned.
Charter
None attested for 1200.
Walls and castle
The castle of Alzey.
Trade and crafts
Grain and wine of Rheinhessen.
Where the sources disagree
Evidence: Lordship attested in outline only.
Primary sources for Palatinate
Chronicles, registers, sagas and inscriptions written in or near 1200 that cover this entry. Each has its own page with editions, translations and where to read it.
- Royal Chronicle of Cologne (in stages from about 1175 to about 1250; the section on 1198 to 1220 written soon after the events). The fullest German narrative of the throne war from the Welf and Cologne side. Read online
Sources and studies
Last revised 4 November 2026. Published 4 November 2026. Suggest a correction on the OMNIA Discord.