Esslingen am Neckar
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- Alternate use: Esslingen, Switzerland
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| Country | Germany |
| State | Baden-Württemberg |
| Administrative region | Stuttgart |
| District | Esslingen |
| Population | 92,299 (2004) |
| Area | 46.43 km² |
| Population density | 1,988 /km² |
| Elevation | 241 m |
| Coordinates | 48°44′ N 9°19′ E |
| Postal code | 73701–73734 |
| Area code | 0711 |
| Licence plate code | ES |
| Mayor | Jürgen Zieger (SPD) |
| Website | esslingen.de |
Esslingen am Neckar is a city in the Stuttgart Region of Baden-Württemberg, Germany, capital of the District of Esslingen. Population 91,239 (2002), geographical location . It is located on the river Neckar, 10 km from Stuttgart city center.
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[edit] History
- 777
- First mention of Ezelinga in the last will of Abbot Fulrad from Saint-Denis (near Paris, France), the chaplain of Pippin and Charlemagne. He bequeths the church sixth cell upon the river Neckar to his monastery Saint-Denis. He also brought the bones of Saint Vitalis to Esslingen, which made it a target for pilgrimage and led to its growth.
- around 800
- Esslingen becomes a market town
- 866
- The market rights are certified
- 949-953
- Esslingen appears in the possession of Liudolf, Duke of Swabia
- 1229
- Esslingen receives city rights
- 1298
- Esslingen is first mentioned as an imperial city
- 1526
- First protestant priest employed in Esslingen
- 1803
- Esslingen loses its independence as an imperial city and becomes part of the Duchy of Württemberg
- 1945
- Esslingen is occupied by U.S. soldiers, thereby being spared much of the damage caused by World War II.
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[edit] Hochschule Esslingen
Esslingen is also home to a famous and well established University of Applied Science. The Esslingen University of Applied Sciences (or Hochschule Esslingen in German) is famous for it's mechanical engineering and automotive programs. The university also offers some Masters programs in English.
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- Official website of the city (German)
- Pictures of Esslingen (German/English)
- Esslingen University of Applied Sciences (German/English)
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