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Götz Von Berlichingen (opera)
Gottfried "Götz" von Berlichingen (, ; 15 November 1480 – 23 July 1562), also known as Götz of the Iron Hand, was a 16th-century Germany, German (Franconian) Imperial Knight (''Reichsritter''), mercenary and poet. He was born around 1480 into the noble family of Berlichingen in modern-day Württemberg, Baden-Württemberg. Götz bought Hornberg Castle (Neckarzimmern), Hornberg Castle (Neckarzimmern) in 1517, and lived there until his death in 1562. He was active in numerous military campaigns during a period of 47 years from 1498 to 1544, including the German Peasants' War, besides numerous feuds; in his autobiography he estimates that he fought 15 feuds in his own name, besides many cases where he lent assistance to his friends, including feuds against the cities of Cologne, Ulm, Augsburg and the Swabian League, as well as the bishop of Bamberg. His name became famous as a euphemism for the vulgar expression (also known as the Swabian Salute): "''Swabian salute, Er kann ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
County Of Württemberg
The County of Württemberg was a historical territory with origins in the realm of the House of Württemberg, the heart of the old Duchy of Swabia. Its capital was Stuttgart. From the 12th century until 1495, it was a county within the Holy Roman Empire. It later became a duchy and, after the breakup of the Holy Roman Empire, a kingdom. Etymology This county was named after a hill of the same name in the district of Untertürkheim in Rotenberg, Stuttgart, on which Wattenberg Castle stood until 1819. Until about 1350, the county appeared in records only with the spelling "Wirtenberg". History The House of Württemberg first appeared in the late 11th century. The first family member mentioned in records was Konrad I, in 1081, who is believed to have built the castle. The Württembergs became counts in the 12th century. In 1250, the House of Hohenstaufen's reign over the Duchy of Swabia ended; this allowed the Württembergs to expand their territory to include the duchy. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
