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On 28 February 1974, as part of a district reform in Lower Saxony, the rural district of Braunschweig, which had surrounded the city, was disestablished. The major part of the former district was incorporated into the city of Braunschweig, increasing its population by roughly 52,000 people. [54]
Braunschweig, city, Lower Saxony Land (state), northern Germany. It lies on the Oker River, some 40 miles (65 km) southeast of Hannover. Legend says that it was founded about 861 by Bruno, son of Duke Ludolf of Saxony, but it probably originated at a much later date.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Braunschweig (Brunswick), Germany. Prior to 19th century. 861 - According to legend, Braunschweig founded by Bruno of Saxony. [1] 955 - Area of city expanded. [2] 1031 - St. Magni (Braunschweig) [de] church consecrated. [1] 1145 - Riddagshausen Abbey founded.
After Otto IV was crowned emperor in Rome in 1209, Braunschweig became a focal point in Europe as an Imperial City, an “urbs regia”. The city continued to be the residence of the Guelph Dukes into the 20th century, with just one interruption.
The city later became a centre of imperial power and one of Europe's most important places. The House of Guelph continued to shape the development of the city until the 20th century, promoting architecture, science and the arts.
On 28 February 1974, as part of a district reform in Lower Saxony, the rural district of Braunschweig, which had surrounded the city, was disestablished. The major part of the former district was incorporated into the city of Braunschweig, increasing its population by roughly 52,000 people. [54]
The Duchy of Brunswick (‹See Tfd› German: Herzogtum Braunschweig) was a historical German state that ceased to exist in 1918. Its capital was the city of Brunswick (Braunschweig). It was established as the successor state of the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel by the Congress of Vienna in 1815.
