The only free imperial city in the duchy of Bavaria from 1245, Regensburg was exceedingly prosperous in the 12th and 13th centuries. It was taken by the Swedes and later by imperial troops in the Thirty Years' War (17th century) and was destroyed by the French in 1809. It passed to Bavaria in 1810.
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Imperial City of Regensburg ... The principality also included the Lordships of Donaustauf, Wörth, and Hohenburg, the former free imperial city of Regensburg, St.
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Regensburg remains a free Imperial City until 1803. 1542 The Council of the City adopts the Protestant faith. First public celebration of Holy Communion ...
Imperial city, any of the cities and towns of the Holy Roman Empire ... Regensburg—which had won independence from ... Free Imperial City. (Show more). German ...
Dec 19, 2021 · New Regensburg was an Free Imperial City of the Holy Canadian Empire, and the permanent seat of the Imperial Diet. Consisting of a small ...
In 1245, Regensburg became a free imperial city and became extremely wealthy thanks to long-distance trade. In 1663, the Perpetual Diet was convened for the ...
... Regensburg remained a free imperial city until the year 1803. The ancient town hall was the seat of the Permanent Imperial Council from 1636 to 1806.
Jun 12, 2020 · Free cities gradually emancipated themselves from local lords, usually bishops. Cities like Cologne, Strasbourg, Regensburg, Konstanz and ...
Jun 15, 2010 · Located on the Danube River in Bavaria, this medieval town contains many buildings of exceptional quality that testify to its history as a ...