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Oldenburg is an independent city in the state of Lower Saxony, Germany. The city is officially named Oldenburg (Oldb) (Oldenburg in Oldenburg) to distinguish from Oldenburg in Holstein. During the French annexation (1811–1813) in the wake of the Napoleonic war against Britain, it was also known as Le Vieux … See more
Archaeological finds point to a settlement dating back to the 8th century. The first documentary evidence, in 1108, referenced … See more
Recurring cultural events
• Kultursommer (summer of culture), series of free musical and other cultural events in the city centre during summer holiday season in July.
• CSD Nordwest (Christopher Street Day) parade of the regional See moreOldenburg hosted the 2007 Fistball World Championship.
It has two football teams, VfB Oldenburg and See morePublic servants and public thinking
• Anna of Oldenburg (1501–1575), a Countess consort of East Frisia, spouse of Count See morePrint
• Nordwest-Zeitung (NWZ) Oldenburg-based daily newspaper, also provides local editions in neighbouring counties
• Free … See moreTertiary education
There are two public universities in Oldenburg:
• The Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg was … See moreWikipedia text under CC-BY-SA license