Counts of Falkenstein (Rhineland-Palatinate)

The Grafen von Falkenstein was a dynasty of German nobility descending from the Ministeriales of Bolanden, who held land and a castle at Falkenstein in the Palatinate region.

Philipp IV of Bolanden, a treasurer to the Emperor and guardian of the Imperial Regalia at Trifels Castle, was the founder of the Falkenstein line.

He married Isengard, heiress of the County of Hagen-Münzenberg in the Wetterau, in the Frankfurt/Rhine-Main region, and took his residence at Falkenstein Castle.

Count Werner III of Falkenstein was Archbishop of Trier from 1388 until his death in 1418.

He is remembered for his provocation against the citizens of Frankfurt by developing rivalry with that town and Offenbach.