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== '''History''' == | == '''History''' == | ||
| + | The city was founded in 15 BC by Drusus and Tiberius as '''Augusta Vindelicorum''', on the orders of their stepfather Emperor Augustus. The name means "Augusta of the Vindelici". This garrison camp soon became the capital of the Roman province of Raetia. | ||
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| + | Early development was due to a 400-year affiliation with the Roman Empire, especially because of its excellent military, economic and geographic position at the convergence of the Alpine rivers Lech and Wertach, and with direct access to most important Alpine passes. Thus, Augsburg was the intersection of many important European east-west and north-south connections, which later evolved as major trade routes of the Middle Ages. | ||
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| + | Around 120 AD Augsburg became the capital of the Roman province Raetia. Augsburg was sacked by the Huns in the 5th century AD, by Charlemagne in the 8th century, and by Welf of Bavaria in the 11th century, but arose each time to greater prosperity. | ||
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* -- City () - Imperial Census 1094 A.D. | * -- City () - Imperial Census 1094 A.D. | ||
Revision as of 12:56, 3 August 2017
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History
The city was founded in 15 BC by Drusus and Tiberius as Augusta Vindelicorum, on the orders of their stepfather Emperor Augustus. The name means "Augusta of the Vindelici". This garrison camp soon became the capital of the Roman province of Raetia.
Early development was due to a 400-year affiliation with the Roman Empire, especially because of its excellent military, economic and geographic position at the convergence of the Alpine rivers Lech and Wertach, and with direct access to most important Alpine passes. Thus, Augsburg was the intersection of many important European east-west and north-south connections, which later evolved as major trade routes of the Middle Ages.
Around 120 AD Augsburg became the capital of the Roman province Raetia. Augsburg was sacked by the Huns in the 5th century AD, by Charlemagne in the 8th century, and by Welf of Bavaria in the 11th century, but arose each time to greater prosperity.
Current Events
Population
- -- City () - Imperial Census 1094 A.D.
Citizens of Nürnberg
Cemeteries
Fortifications
Holy Ground
Churches
Convents
Inns
Law & Lawlessness
Monuments
Night Folk
- -- St.Calenda's Wandering Pageant, Odeum & Lunar Fair
- -- Marconius -- Cainite progenitor of the Kiasyd bloodline of vampires.
Private Residences
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