Founded in 1254, after only two years the league included over 70 cities form Lübeck in the north to [[Zurich]] in the south. Many lay and ecclesiastical princes also joined the league and it was recognized by William, Count of [[Holland]] in 1255. However, following the disputed elections of 1257 it disintegrated and was finally dissolved in 1257. | Founded in 1254, after only two years the league included over 70 cities form Lübeck in the north to [[Zurich]] in the south. Many lay and ecclesiastical princes also joined the league and it was recognized by William, Count of [[Holland]] in 1255. However, following the disputed elections of 1257 it disintegrated and was finally dissolved in 1257. |