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History Of Luxembourg (1815–1890)
The history of Luxembourg consists of the history of the country of Luxembourg and its geographical area. Although its recorded history can be traced back to Roman times, the history of Luxembourg proper is considered to begin in 963. Over the following five centuries, the powerful House of Luxembourg emerged, but its extinction put an end to the country's independence. After a brief period of Burgundian rule, the country passed to the Habsburgs in 1477. After the Eighty Years' War, Luxembourg became a part of the Southern Netherlands, which passed to the Austrian line of the Habsburg dynasty in 1713. After occupation by Revolutionary France, the 1815 Vienna Congress transformed Luxembourg into a Grand Duchy in personal union with the Netherlands. The treaty also resulted in the second partitioning of Luxembourg, the first being in 1658 and a third in 1839. Although these treaties greatly reduced Luxembourg's territory, the latter established its formal independence, which wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luxembourg
Luxembourg, officially the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, is a landlocked country in Western Europe. It is bordered by Belgium to the west and north, Germany to the east, and France on the south. Its capital and most populous city, Luxembourg City, is one of the four institutional seats of the European Union and hosts several EU institutions, notably the Court of Justice of the European Union, the highest judicial authority in the EU. As part of the Low Countries, Luxembourg has close historic, political, and cultural ties to Belgium and the Netherlands. Luxembourg's culture, people, and languages are greatly influenced by France and Germany: Luxembourgish, a Germanic language, is the only recognized national language of the Luxembourgish people and of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg; French is the sole language for legislation; and both languages along with German are used for administrative matters. With an area of , Luxembourg is Europe's seventh-smallest count ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
German Occupation Of Luxembourg In World War II
The German occupation of Luxembourg in World War II began in May 1940 after the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg was invaded by Nazi Germany. Although Luxembourg was officially neutral, it was situated at a strategic point at the end of the French Maginot Line. On 10 May 1940, the German ''Wehrmacht'' invaded Luxembourg, Belgium and the Netherlands. Luxembourg was initially placed under a military administration, but later became a civilly administrated territory and finally was annexed directly into Germany. The Germans believed Luxembourg to be a Germanic state, and attempted to suppress what they perceived as alien French language and cultural influences. Although some Luxembourgers joined the resistance or collaborated with the Germans, both constituted a minority of the population. As German nationals, from 1942, many Luxembourgers were conscripted into the German military. Nearly 3,500 Luxembourgish Jews were murdered during the Holocaust. The liberation of the country by the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Celts
The Celts ( , see Names of the Celts#Pronunciation, pronunciation for different usages) or Celtic peoples ( ) were a collection of Indo-European languages, Indo-European peoples. "The Celts, an ancient Indo-European people, reached the apogee of their influence and territorial expansion during the 4th century BC, extending across the length of Europe from Britain to Asia Minor."; . "[T]he Celts, were Indo-Europeans, a fact that explains a certain compatibility between Celtic, Roman, and Germanic mythology."; . "The Celts and Germans were two Indo-European groups whose civilizations had some common characteristics."; . "Celts and Germans were of course derived from the same Indo-European stock."; . "Celt, also spelled Kelt, Latin Celta, plural Celtae, a member of an early Indo-European people who from the 2nd millennium bce to the 1st century bce spread over much of Europe." in Europe and Anatolia, identified by their use of Celtic languages and other cultural similarities.. "C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mompach
Mompach () is a village in the commune of Rosport-Mompach in eastern Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Echternach, which is part of the district of Grevenmacher Grevenmacher (; ) is a commune with town status in eastern Luxembourg, near the border with Germany. It gives its name to the canton of Grevenmacher, and, until its abolition in 2015, the district of Grevenmacher. The town is situated on the l .... Until 31 December 2017, it was a commune. On 1 January 2018, the commune was merged with Rosport to form the new commune of Rosport-Mompach. Former commune The former commune consisted of the villages: * Born * Givenich * Herborn * Moersdorf * Mompach * Boursdorf (lieu-dit) * Lilien (lieu-dit) References External links * Villages in Luxembourg Former communes of Luxembourg {{Echternach-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dalheim
Dalheim () is a Communes of Luxembourg, commune and town in south-eastern Luxembourg. It is part of the Remich (canton), canton of Remich, which is part of the Grevenmacher District, district of Grevenmacher. , the town of Dalheim, which lies in the centre of the commune, has a population of 1,611. Other towns within the commune include Filsdorf and Welfrange. Church The church in Dalheim, built in 1743, is a Catholic church dedicated to Saints Peter and Paul. It is situated on the "Péiteschbierg" high above the village center. It is particularly distinguished by its unique frescoes from the second half of the 18th century (painted by the Luxembourgish artist Johann Georg Weiser) and statues of the two patron saints situated outside the church. However, in 2017, the statue of St Paul was decapitated and the head placed outside the front door of the presbytery. There has beepress speculationthat this incident occurred in order to intimidate the resident priest, Fr Jean-Mari ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nospelt
Nospelt () is a village in the commune of Kehlen, in south-western Luxembourg. , the village had a population of 1,241. It is known above all for its potters who were particularly successful during the 19th century. Location Nospelt lies 15 km north west of Luxembourg City at a height of 320 m on a plateau between the Mamer and Eisch rivers. It is a quiet rural village with pleasant houses and streets. History With the recent discovery of Celtic tombs in the area, it appears that the history of Nospelt stretches back until before the Roman conquest. The finds at ''Scheierheck'' near neighbouring Goeblange and at ''Kreckelbierg'', just north-west of the village of Nospelt, contain a range of articles including wine flagons, articles of pottery, spurs, knives, lances and a lantern testifying to the nobility of those buried. It is thought the tombs might belong to chieftains from the Titelberg settlement near Pétange. Some of the artefacts including a tall amphora c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Remerschen
Remerschen () is a former Communes of Luxembourg, commune and small wine-growing town in south-eastern Luxembourg, belonging to the commune of Schengen, Luxembourg, Schengen, near the point where the borders of Germany, France and Luxembourg come together. , the town of Remerschen, which lies in the centre of the commune, has a population of 761. To use the name recognition of the town of ''Schengen'', the council of the commune of Remerschen decided on 18 January 2006 to rename the commune to ''Schengen''. The Chamber of Deputies of Luxembourg, Chamber of Deputies voted on 13 July 2006 a laallowing the change of name, which was published on 30 August 2006. The law took effect three days later, and the name of the commune of Remerschen was changed to Schengen as of 3 September 2006. The town is famous for its Club des Jeunes, which organises enormous parties, such as the carnival fiesta ''Musel am Dusel''. References External links Schengen, Luxembourg Towns in Luxem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Weiler-la-Tour
Weiler-la-Tour (, ) is a commune and small town in southern Luxembourg. It is located south-east of Luxembourg City Luxembourg (; ; ), also known as Luxembourg City ( or ; ; or ), is the capital city of Luxembourg and the Communes of Luxembourg, country's most populous commune. Standing at the confluence of the Alzette and Pétrusse rivers in southern Luxe .... The commune's administrative centre is Hassel. , the town of Weiler-la-Tour, which lies in the south of the commune, has a population of 1,055. Other towns within the commune include Hassel and Syren. Population References External links * Communes in Luxembourg (canton) Towns in Luxembourg {{Luxembourgcanton-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aspelt
Aspelt () is a small town in the commune of Frisange, in southern Luxembourg. In 2024, its population was 1710. Aspelt Castle in the centre of the town is a Baroque The Baroque ( , , ) is a Western Style (visual arts), style of Baroque architecture, architecture, Baroque music, music, Baroque dance, dance, Baroque painting, painting, Baroque sculpture, sculpture, poetry, and other arts that flourished from ... residence built in 1590 on the site of a medieval castle from the 11th century. There are now plans to renovate the building. ''Luxemburger Wort'', 24 November 2010. Retrieved 3 April 2011. References Frisange[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diekirch
Diekirch (; ; or (locally) ; from ''Diet-Kirch'', i.e. "people's church") is a Communes of Luxembourg, commune with List of towns in Luxembourg, town status in north-eastern Luxembourg, in the Diekirch (canton), canton of Diekirch and, until its abolition in 2015, the Diekirch (district), district of Diekirch. The town is situated on the banks of the Sauer river. The town's heraldic shield, showing a crowned lion on a castle, was granted in 1988. It is based on the town's 14th-century seal and arms. In 1977, Diekirch became the first town in Luxembourg to have a pedestrian zone. Diekirch is home to a brewery of national importance carrying the town's name. Three secondary schools are located in Diekirch: ''Lycée classique de Diekirch'', ''Lycée technique hôtelier Alexis Heck'' and ''Nordstadlycée''. The town is home to the national operational headquarters of the Luxembourg Armed Forces, Luxembourgish Army at the Haerebierg Military Centre (located on the hill Herrenberg, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grevenmacher
Grevenmacher (; ) is a commune with town status in eastern Luxembourg, near the border with Germany. It gives its name to the canton of Grevenmacher, and, until its abolition in 2015, the district of Grevenmacher. The town is situated on the left bank of the river Moselle, in a wine growing region. , the commune of Grevenmacher has a population of 5,092. Geography Climate Grevenmacher has an oceanic climate (Köppen ''Cfb''). The annual average temperature is , the hottest month in July is , and the coldest month is in January. The annual precipitation is , of which December is the wettest with , while April is the driest with only . The extreme temperature throughout the year ranged from on 19 December 2009 to on 25 July 2019. Population Twin towns — sister cities Grevenmacher is twinned with: * Aubière, France Notable people * Frantz Seimetz (1858–1934) a Luxembourg Impressionist portrait and landscape artist * Joseph Lortz (1887–1975) a Roman Ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oetrange
Oetrange (, ) is a small town in the commune of Contern, in south-eastern Luxembourg. , the town has a population of 985. The town is served by Oetrange railway station, which lies on CFL Line 30. Geography Oetrange is located in the Syredal, between the towns of Schrassig in the north and Moutfort in the south. Further neighbouring villages are the clock, Canach, Greveldange, Bous, Ersrange, and Sandweiler . The N2, the main connecting road between Remich and the city, runs 2 kilometers south along the village. Nevertheless, a large part of the German border traffic passes through the bus lanes through Oetrange to get to work in the city. History History Settlement traces in the caves and under the rocks, on both sides of the river Kackeschbach, not far from the Eitermillen, indicate a prehistoric settlement in the vicinity of Eiter. Nic Thill, a hobby archaeologist and former teacher of Etter, made significant discoveries in the 1930s. He found, first in the q ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
