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Apr 12, 2024 · Rudolf Franz Höss (born November 25, 1900, Baden-Baden, Germany—died April 16, 1947, Auschwitz [Oświęcim], Poland) was a German soldier and Nazi partisan who served as commandant of the Auschwitz concentration and extermination camp complex (1940–45) during a period when as many as 1,000,000 to 2,500,000 inmates perished there. After ...
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May 3, 2024 · La célèbre maison des baillis de Rodemack, aussi appelée « petit château » fut construite vers le milieu du XVIe siècle par Christophe II, margrave de Bade, pour son épouse Cécilia de Suède, dont on peut dire qu’elle « défraya la chronique » de l’époque. « Margrave » était un titre de noblesse donné aux chefs militaires ...
Apr 30, 2024 · Baden-Baden's Caracalla Thermal Spa. Baden-Baden is the most well-known spa town in the Black Forest. For over 145 years, the renowned Friedrichsbad Spa has been the focal point of the Black Forest's spa tradition. Housed within a Renaissance-style edifice, the spa offers 17 distinct sections where you can experience complete relaxation.
2 days ago · Son of Francesco I d'Este and nephew of Maffeo Barberini; both Knights of the Golden Fleece. Vincent Gonzague, Duke of Gustalla: 1634: 1714 Thomas Emmanuel, Prince of Savoy-Carignan: 1687: 1729: Wenceslaus Norbert, Count of Kinsky: 1642: 1719: Charles Maximilian, Count of Tour and Valsassina: 1643: 1716: Philip Louis, Count of Sinzendorf: 1671: ...
Apr 28, 2024 · 30 Facts About Karlsruhe. Karlsruhe is a fascinating city located in southwestern Germany, known for its rich history, vibrant culture, and innovative spirit. As the second-largest city in the state of Baden-Württemberg, Karlsruhe boasts a unique blend of traditional charm and modern amenities. With its picturesque landscapes, magnificent ...
4 days ago · Description. Lake Mummelsee is located directly on the Black Forest High Road at 1032 m above sea level. It is one of the few cirque lakes in the Black Forest remaining from the ice age. The more than 100 m high cirque face of the Hornisgrinde, at 1164 m the highest mountain of the Northern Black Forest, rears up behind it.
May 2, 2024 · A Century of Chess: Baden-Baden 1925. From a sporting perspective, these were the storylines in chess in the mid-1920s: 1.the invincibility of Capablanca, the question of whether anybody would ever come close to him; 2.the surprising resurgence of Lasker, winning a pair of international tournaments; 3.the rise of the hypermoderns, led by ...
