Schiltigheim (, , and sometimes by non-local speakers of French; Alsatian: ''Schelige'' ; ) is a

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in the

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department in

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in north-eastern

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. The inhabitants are called ''Schilikois'' in French and ''Scheligemer'' in Alsatian. It is the largest suburb of the city of Strasbourg, and is adjacent to it on Strasbourg's north side. In 2017, Schiltigheim was the third-most populous commune in the Bas-Rhin (after Strasbourg and Haguenau), with a total population of 31,894.Téléchargement du fichier d'ensemble des populations légales en 2017
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History

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The town dates back to the 9th century, when it grew around the ''Sciltung'' castle and the ''Bothebür'' chapel in a place called ''Skitingsdtböhel''.

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The present or former home of a number of breweries, Schiltigheim is known for the "fête de la bière" beer festival in August.

Notable people

* Christian Ernst Stahl, (1848-1919), botanist, born in Schiltigheim * Ernst Barthel (1890-1953) born in Schiltigheim, philosopher, mathematician, inventor * Jean Weissenbach (1946-), biologist and director of research at CNRS. Was at the primary school Exen Schiltigheim. Currently leads the Genoscope in Évry. In April 2010, the town of Schiltigheim awarded him the title of honorary citizen. * Yvon Riemer (1970-), wrestler, member of Olympia Schiltigheim. World champion Greco-Roman wrestling in 1995, silver in 1999 and bronze in 1991 and 1993. 5th Olympic Games in Barcelona in 1992 *

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, cyclist, born in 1979 in Schiltigheim * Bruno Spengler, racing driver, born in 1983 in Schiltigheim *

Pierre-Hugues Herbert Pierre-Hugues Herbert (; born 18 March 1991) is a French professional tennis player. In doubles, he has completed the Career Grand Slam with titles at the 2015 US Open, the 2016 Wimbledon Championships, the 2018 French Open, the 2021 French Op ...

(1991-), tennis player, 5-time doubles Grand Slam champion

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