Bishopric of Lübeck

The Bishopric of Lübeck was a medieval ecclesiastical state located in what is now northern Germany. Established in the 12th century, it was part of the Catholic Church hierarchy and served as a significant spiritual authority in the region. The bishopric's center was in the city of Lübeck, which became an important trading hub in the Hanseatic League. The bishops wielded both religious and political power, influencing local governance and trade. The Bishopric existed until the Reformation in the 16th century, when it was secularized and its religious authority diminished, aligning with the spread of Protestantism.