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Quakenbrück (Northern Low Saxon: ''Quokenbrügge'') is a town in the district of Osnabrück, in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is situated on the river Hase. It is part of the ''Samtgemeinde'' ("collective municipality") of Artland. History Quakenbrück was founded in 1234 by the Bishop of Osnabrück, according to the earliest documents, although the area had been settled previously. It served as a border to the north of Osnabrück. On 29 May 1916, a nail man made from French poplar was given to the town by Clemens Freiherr von Schorlemer-Lieser and placed in the meeting room of the town hall. Revenue from the statue, which depicted a 13th-14th-century knight clad in armor and holding a shield and a sword and has come to be known as the Quakenbrück iron Knight (''Quakenbrücker Eiserner Burgmann''), were used to fuel the war effort. The statue was built by two soldiers from Schorlemer's Battalion. Climate Temperate coastal climate is affected by damp NW winds from the North ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Northern Low Saxon
Northern Low Saxon (in High German: ', in Standard Dutch: ') is a subgroup of Low Saxon dialects of Low German. As such, it covers a great part of the West Low German-speaking areas of northern Germany, with the exception of the border regions where Eastphalian and Westphalian are spoken, and Gronings dialect in the Netherlands. Dialects Northern Low Saxon can be divided into Holsteinian (), Schleswigian (), East Frisian Low Saxon, Dithmarsch (), North Hanoveranian (), Emslandish (), and Oldenburgish () in Germany, with additional dialects in the Netherlands such as Gronings. ' is spoken in Holstein, the southern part of Schleswig-Holstein in Germany, in Dithmarschen, around Neumünster, Rendsburg, Kiel and Lübeck. ' () is spoken in Schleswig, which is divided between Germany and Denmark. It is mainly based on a South Jutlandic substrate. Therefore, it has some notable differences in pronunciation and grammar with its southern neighbour dialects. The dialects on the west ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sister City
A sister city or a twin town relationship is a form of legal or social agreement between two geographically and politically distinct localities for the purpose of promoting cultural and commercial ties. While there are early examples of international links between municipalities akin to what are known as sister cities or twin towns today dating back to the 9th century, the modern concept was first established and adopted worldwide during World War II. Origins of the modern concept The modern concept of town twinning has its roots in the Second World War. More specifically, it was inspired by the bombing of Coventry on 14 November 1940, known as the Coventry Blitz. First conceived by the then Mayor of Coventry, Alfred Robert Grindlay, culminating in his renowned telegram to the people of Stalingrad (now Volgograd) in 1942, the idea emerged as a way of establishing solidarity links between cities in allied countries that went through similar devastating events. The comradesh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
University Of Düsseldorf
A university () is an institution of higher (or tertiary) education and research which awards academic degrees in several academic disciplines. Universities typically offer both undergraduate and postgraduate programs. In the United States, the designation is reserved for colleges that have a graduate school. The word ''university'' is derived from the Latin ''universitas magistrorum et scholarium'', which roughly means "community of teachers and scholars". The first universities were created in Europe by Catholic Church monks. The University of Bologna (''Università di Bologna''), founded in 1088, is the first university in the sense of: *Being a high degree-awarding institute. *Having independence from the ecclesiastic schools, although conducted by both clergy and non-clergy. *Using the word ''universitas'' (which was coined at its foundation). *Issuing secular and non-secular degrees: grammar, rhetoric, logic, theology, canon law, notarial law.Hunt Janin: "The university i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Justus Haucap
Justus Haucap (born in Quakenbrück on March 24, 1969) is a German economist who currently works as Professor of Economics at the University of Düsseldorf, where he directs the Düsseldorf Institute for Competition Economics (DICE). The focus of his research is on competition and antitrust as well as the regulation of network industries and the digital economy. In 2015, Haucap was awarded the Gustav Stolper Prize for his contributions to competition policy in Germany. Early life and education A native of Quakenbrück, Justus Haucap studied economics at the University of Saarland and at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, obtaining a diploma and Ph.D. from the former in 1993 and 1997. In 2003, Haucap habilitated at the Helmut Schmidt University with a thesis on the application of economic policy to competition, regulation and institutions. Career Haucap worked as Professor for Competition Theory and Policy at the Ruhr University Bochum (2004–07) and later as Professor fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ulrike Rodust
Ulrike Rodust (born 4 June 1949) is a German politician who served as Member of the European Parliament (MEP) from 2008 until 2019. She is a member of the Social Democratic Party, part of the Party of European Socialists. Between 1993 and 2008, Rodust was a member of the Landtag of Schleswig-Holstein. Parliamentary service *Member, Committee on Fisheries (2008-2019) *Member, Delegation for relations with the countries of Central America (2009-2019) *Member, Delegation to the Euro-Latin American Parliamentary Assembly (2009-2019) *Member, Delegation to the EU-Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia Joint Parliamentary Committee (2008-2009) *Member, Committee on Transport and Tourism (2008-2009) *Member, Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development (2009-2014) In addition to her committee assignments, Rodust serves as a member of the European Parliament Intergroup on Western Sahara and of the European Parliament Intergroup on LGBT Rights. She is one of the vice chairs of the Europ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Helmut Berding
Helmut Berding (21 September 1930 – 7 January 2019) was a German German(s) may refer to: * Germany (of or related to) **Germania (historical use) * Germans, citizens of Germany, people of German ancestry, or native speakers of the German language ** For citizens of Germany, see also German nationality law **Ger ... historian. Biography Berding studied history, philosophy, and Romanesque studied at the University of Göttingen from 1959 to 1961. He then studied history, philosophy, and education at the University of Cologne from 1961 to 1967. He spent the majority of his career working as a history professor for the University of Giessen. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Berding, Helmut 1930 births 2019 deaths 20th-century German historians ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Enno Patalas
Enno Patalas (15 October 1929, in Quakenbrück – 7 August 2018, in Munich) was a German film historian, collector, and expert film preservationist. A former head of the Munich Film Museum (1973–1994), his restorations include films such as ''Metropolis'', '' M – Eine Stadt sucht einen Mörder'' and ''Die Nibelungen'', all directed by Fritz Lang. Patalas also restored the film ''The Battleship Potemkin'' for viewing at the Berlin Film Festival in 2005. He, along with director Ulrich Gregor, wrote the influential film history book '' Geschichte des Films'' (''History of Film''). References External links * Obituary by Jan-Christopher Horakat the UCLA The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is a public land-grant research university in Los Angeles, California. UCLA's academic roots were established in 1881 as a teachers college then known as the southern branch of the California St ... website 1929 births 2018 deaths People from Quakenbrück German m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gustav Engel
Gustav Engel (24 July 1893 – 17 December 1989) was a German historian. Life Born in Quakenbrück, Engel studied art history, English and French from 1912 to 1914. After the beginning of the First World War, Engel was called up before he could finish his studies. He was a prisoner of war until March 1920. Afterwards, Engel completed an apprenticeship in a bookshop to become an independent bookseller. From 1935, he was employed in the municipal archive in Bielefeld and studied in Münster with half his time of service. He finished his study in 1938 and received his doctorate with the thesis ''Geistiges Leben in Minden, Ravensberg und Herford während des 17. und 18. Jahrhunderts''. Engel was chairman of the from 1944 to 1968. Since 1990, the association has awarded the Gustav Engel Prize annually in memory of his work. Since 1946 he had also been a full member of the and was appointed honorary member on 24 April 1974. His burial place is on the in Bielefeld where he died a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wilhelm Martin
Wilhelm Martin (20 June 1876 – 10 March 1954) was a German-Dutch art historian.R.E.O. Ekkart, 'Martin, Wilhelm (1876–1954)', in Biografisch Woordenboek van Nederlan12 November 2013 Wilhelm Martin was born in 1876 in Quakenbrück, Germany as the son of Karl Martin, a geologist, and Ana Fittica. When his father became a professor at the University of Leiden in 1877, the family moved to the Netherlands. Wilhelm's two younger brothers, Herman Martin (1881–1968, director of the Fries Museum) and Hans Martin (1886–1964, a writer) were both born in the Netherlands. Wilhelm Martin successfully studied Arts at the University of Leiden between 1894 and 1899, and became a Ph.D. in 1901 with his study ''Het leven en de werken van Gerrit Dou beschouwd in verband met het schildersleven van zijn tijd'', the first purely art historical doctorate in the Netherlands. Also in 1901, Martin became vice-director of the Mauritshuis museum in The Hague under Abraham Bredius. Martin specializ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heinrich Beythien
Heinrich Friedrich Wilhelm Beythien (13 February 1873, in Quakenbrück – 17 March 1952, in Berlin-Wilmersdorf) was a German politician and functionary of the DVP and Nazi Party (NSDAP). He was a member of the IV. German Reichstag of the Weimar Republic The Weimar Republic (german: link=no, Weimarer Republik ), officially named the German Reich, was the government of Germany from 1918 to 1933, during which it was a constitutional federal republic for the first time in history; hence it is .... Heinrich Beythien was born on 13 February 1873, the son of a bookbinder in Quakenbrück. After visiting the elementary school and the grammar school in his hometown, he graduated in 1888 an apprenticeship and made after military service at Hanover Train Battalion. 10. After that, he took over the management of the Hannoversche homeowners and property owners association, which he held until 1923. In addition, since 1898 he worked in discount savings Voluntary Sector and was one of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dietrich Hermann Hegewisch
Dietrich Hermann Hegewisch (15 December 1746 – 4 April 1812) was a German historian who was a native of Quakenbrück. He was the father of political publicist Franz Hermann Hegewisch (1783-1865). Hegewisch studied theology and history at the University of Göttingen. Following graduation he was a private tutor, then later worked as a newspaper editor in Hamburg. From 1782 to 1812 he was a full professor of history at the University of Kiel. In 1805 he was appointed ''Etatsrat'' by the Danish monarchy. Written works He was a prolific author who published books over a wide array of subjects. His 1811 ''Einleitung in die historische Chronologie''"''Introduction to Historical Chronology''" was translated into English in 1837. Other publications by Hegewisch include: * ''Geschichte der Regierung Kaiser Karls der Grossen'' (History of the government of Charlemagne), 1777. * ''Geschichte der Fränkischen Monarchie von dem Tode Karls des Großen bis zu dem Abgänge der Karolinger '' ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wesenberg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Wesenberg () is a town in the Mecklenburgische Seenplatte district, in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany. It is situated 11 km southwest of Neustrelitz, at the south-west end of the Woblitzsee. Wesenberg Castle is located just outside the town. File:Wesenberg Markt.jpg, Wesenberg market square File:Wesenberg Kirche.jpg, Church of Wesenberg File:Ahrensberg Dorfkirche Fachwerk.jpg, Ahrensberg Church File:Zirtow Kirche3.jpg, Zirtow Church File:Großer Weißer See.JPG, ''Great White Lake'' (Grosser Weisser See) Notable people *Heinrich Plütschau (1676–1752), one of the first Evangelical priests to India India, officially the Republic of India (Hindi: ), is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by area, the second-most populous country, and the most populous democracy in the world. Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the so ... References External links *Official website(German) Cities and towns in Mecklenburg Populated places esta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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