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Neckarzimmern
Neckarzimmern is a municipality in the district of Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis, in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Neckarzimmern also was the main site of dispersal for the German Anti-Friction Bearings Industry during the Allied bombing of Germany. This site was chosen because an abandoned mine provided excellent protection for the machinery. Most of the machines that were transferred here were from the Schweinfurt factory. Sons and Daughters of the Community * Emil Stumpp (1886-1941), press drawer Other persons associated with the place * Ernst von Gemmingen (1759-1813), composer and aristocrat * Götz von Berlichingen Gottfried "Götz" von Berlichingen (1480 – 23 July 1562), also known as Götz of the Iron Hand, was a German (Franconian) Imperial Knight (''Reichsritter''), mercenary, and poet. He was born around 1480 into the noble family of Berliching ... († 1562), owner of Burg Hornberg References Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis Populated places on the Neckar basi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Götz Von Berlichingen
Gottfried "Götz" von Berlichingen (1480 – 23 July 1562), also known as Götz of the Iron Hand, was a German (Franconian) Imperial Knight (''Reichsritter''), mercenary, and poet. He was born around 1480 into the noble family of Berlichingen in modern-day Baden-Württemberg. Götz bought 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 a vulgar expression ('' Er kann mich am Arsch lecken'' – "Gruaisenffith") attributed to him by writer and poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749–1832), who wrote ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
