In 1803 the bishopric, with c. 310,000 inhabitants was secularized by the Reichsdeputationshauptschluss and broken up into numerous parts. The larger Eastern share was assigned to Prussia, which took possession in March 1803.
In 1803, the bishopric, with a population of around 310,000, was secularized by the Reichsdeputationshauptschluss and divided into various parts. The larger eastern portion was given to Prussia, which took possession in March 1803.