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Augsburg

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition

Augsburg , city (1994 pop. 264,764), capital of Swabia, Bavaria, S central Germany, a major industrial center on the Lech River. The major industries include the manufacture of textiles, clothing, machinery, computers, electronic equipment, motor vehicles, and airplanes. The city is an important rail junction. Augsburg was founded (c.14 BC) by Augustus as a Roman garrison called Augusta Vindelicorum. In early medieval times it was controlled by the Frankish kings. It was made a free imperial city in 1276 and was later a powerful member of various Swabian leagues, including the Swabian... Read more

Augsburg Confession
Augsburg Confession A statement of the Lutheran position approved by LUTHER that was presented to Charles V at the German city of Augsburg on 25 June 1535. Read more

Augsburg, League of
Augsburg, League of An alliance formed between Emperor Leopold and some German princes in 1686 to resist LOUIS XIV's advance into the Rhineland. The Holy Roman Emperor, the Dutch, Spain, and Sweden joined and a Grand Alliance was established when the French invaded the PALATINATE . Read more

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	Eyes, heart are recruiter's tools; An Augsburg coach who lives near Northfield is known for finding sports talent that others miss.(SOUTH) ; ...track of the athletes he recruits for Augsburg College, all he needs is a spiral...assistant football and baseball coach at Augsburg. He's a part-time recruiter for the teams. Wiese played baseball for Augsburg. When he graduated in 1958, he decided... Read more
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