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Nassau-Siegen

Nassau-Siegen was a small, semi-independent territory within the Holy Roman Empire located in present-day Germany. It was part of the larger Nassau family holdings and centered around the town of Siegen. Established in the early 17th century, it was ruled by a branch of the Nassau family, often balancing regional power and religious interests during the tumultuous periods of European history. Nassau-Siegen played a role in the politics and conflicts of the era, contributing to regional stability and development until eventually merging into larger territories or losing sovereignty in the 19th century.