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Hamburg was founded in the 9th century as a mission settlement to convert the Saxons. Since the Middle Ages, it has been an important trading center in Europe.The convenient location of the port and its independence as a city and state for centuries strengthened this position.
1922 – Museum of Hamburg History opens. ... Hamburg Summit: China meets Europe begins. Major Records in business. 2005 – eVendi Arena (for American Football) built.
The Port of Hamburg is Germany's largest and Europe's third-largest, after Rotterdam and Antwerp. The local dialect is a variant of Low Saxon. The official name reflects Hamburg's history as a member of the medieval Hanseatic League and a free imperial city of the Holy Roman Empire.
The port is almost as old as the history of Hamburg itself. Founded on 7 May 1189 by Frederick I at a strategic location near the mouth of the Elbe, it has been Central Europe's main port for centuries and enabled Hamburg to develop early into a leading city of trade with a rich and proud bourgeoisie.
In 1066 or 1067 he was invited by archbishop Adalbert of Hamburg to join the Archdiocese of Hamburg-Bremen. [1] Adam was accepted among the capitulars of Bremen, and by 1069 he appeared as director of the cathedral's school. [1] Soon thereafter he began to write the history of Hamburg-Bremen and of the northern lands in his Gesta.
Pages in category "History of Hamburg" The following 46 pages are in this category, out of 46 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
History of Hamburg; by timeline; Prehistory and Antiquity. Hamburg culture (15 ka) ... Port history (1189–) Constitutional history (1410–) Diplomatic history ...
Hamburg, in German officially called Freie und Hansestadt Hamburg (Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg), is a city-state in northern Germany and the country's second largest city. The port city is located on the southern end of the Jutland Peninsula , directly between continental Central Europe to her south, Scandinavia to her north, the North ...