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| | Articles - Holstein (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04) |
 | | From the 15th century, Holstein was, along with the Danish Duchy of Schleswig, inherited by the Kings of Denmark. |
 | | However, the two duchies were both divided up, with part under the control of the Kings of Denmark, and part under the Dukes of Holstein-Gottorp, a cadet line of the family. |
 | | The duchies were not, however, given to the Prince of Augustenburg, and in 1865 an arrangement was worked out between Prussia and Austria where the Austrians occupied and administered Holstein, while the Prussians did the same in Schleswig. |
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