The Spanheim dukes' seat: the ducal residence moved here from Freiberg castle in the late twelfth century, and St.
Veit is called a forum (market) in 1199. Its great age comes under Duke Bernhard: walls, the ducal mint in 1205, Walther von der Vogelweide's stay in 1214, the first coin with a German legend in 1220, and the name of town in 1224. On 1 January 1200 it is the ducal market and residence.
Who holds it
- Name
- Ulrich II, duke of Carinthia (Bernhard governing)
- Title
- Lord
- Confidence
- high
Lord in 1200
The duke of Carinthia.
How things stand that morning
The ducal market and seat.
Charter
Forum 1199; town first so called 1224 (not yet).
Communities
Not recorded.
Militia
Not recorded.
Walls and castle
The walls and the ducal 'palace' are Bernhard's works after 1202.
Trade and crafts
The duchy's main market on the Glan, between the Zollfeld and the Krappfeld; the iron staple at Hüttenberg is later (1399).
Where the sources disagree
Evidence: From the town article.
Primary sources for Carinthia
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.
- The Austrian and Salzburg annals (kept in the 12th and 13th centuries, with continuations to the late 13th century). A family of monastic annals from Austria, Styria and Salzburg, printed together. Read online
Sources and studies
Last revised 4 November 2026. Published 4 November 2026. Suggest a correction on the OMNIA Discord.