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Coordinates: 53°28′N, 07°29′E Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...

Aurich
Coat of arms of Aurich Location of Aurich in Germany

Country Germany
State Lower Saxony
District Aurich
Population 40,462 (2005)
Area 197.25 km²
Population density 205 /km²
Elevation 4 m
Coordinates 53°28′ N 07°29′ E
Postal code 26603
Area code 04941
Licence plate code AUR
Mayor Heinz-Werner Windhorst
Website aurich.de

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History

The history of Aurich dates back to the 13th century, when the settlement of Aurechove was mentioned in a Frisian document called the Brokmerbrief in 1276. In 1517, Count Edzard from the house of Cirksena began reconstructing the city after an attack. He established the town center, which is still in place today. In 1539, the land authorities were brought together in Aurich, making it the capital of the county and, later, East Frisia, remaining the seat of the land authorities when East Frisia was conquered by Prussia in 1744. History studies the past in human terms. ... (12th century - 13th century - 14th century - other centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 13th century was that century which lasted from 1201 to 1300. ... Satellite view of the German Bight (the Frisian Coast). ... For broader historical context, see 1270s and 13th century. ... Year 1517 was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. ... Events May 30 - In Florida, Hernando de Soto lands at Tampa Bay with 600 soldiers with the goal to find gold. ... The landscape to the north of Greetsiel, in East Frisia. ... Motto: Suum cuique Latin: To each his own Prussia at its peak, as leading state of the German Empire Capital Königsberg, later Berlin Political structure Duchy, Kingdom, Republic Duke1  - 1525–68 Albert I  - 1688–1701 Frederick III King1  - 1701–13 Frederick I  - 1888–1918 William II Prime Minister1,2... // Events The third French and Indian War, known as King Georges War, breaks out at Port Royal, Nova Scotia The First Saudi State founded by Mohammed Ibn Saud Prague occupied by Prussian armies Ongoing events War of the Austrian Succession (1740-1748) Births January 10 - Thomas Mifflin, fifth President...


Coat-of-arms

Aurich's coat-of-arms is drawn by the blazon: "Arms: Landscape with chief two-thirds sky and base third earth, a shield Gules emblazoned with letter 'A' Or, an open-topped crown Or above, two growing trees Vert at sides. Crown: A battlement Gules with three merlons and two embrasures. Supporters: Two branches of mistletoe with leaves and berries Or.". This is an article about Heraldry. ... A shield is a protective device, meant to intercept attacks. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... A crown is a symbolic form of headgear worn by a monarch or by a god, for whom the crown is traditionally one of the symbols of power and legitimacy (See Regalia for a broader treatment). ... For other uses, see Tree (disambiguation). ... It has been suggested that crenellation, crenel and merlon be merged into this article or section. ... Families Santalaceae(Viscaceae) Loranthaceae Mistletoe is the common name for various parasitic plants of the families Santalaceae (in the section of the family formerly separated as Viscaceae) and Loranthaceae. ... “Foliage” redirects here. ... Several types of berries from the market. ...


Note that the coat-of-arms of the district of the same name differs.


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Stadt Aurich - im Herzen Ostfrieslands: History (702 words)
Aurich developed into the unrivalled centre of East Friesia because of the rapid growth of its cattle and horse market, and its reputation spread as far as the Mediterranean region.
Aurich blossomed under the Cirksenas, who were ennobled in 1464.They built a new, imposing moated castle on the site of today`s castle, before Aurich was completely destroyed by fire at the beginning of the 16th century in the Saxonian Feuds (Sächsische Fehde).
Aurich also became a seat of the aristocracy at this time, laying the foundations for its important function as a centre of administration and political representation until today.
Aurich - LoveToKnow 1911 (139 words)
AURICH, a town of Germany, in the Prussian province of Hanover, chief town of the district of East Friesland, on the Ems-Jade canal, 18 m.
It is built in the Dutch style, and lies in a sandy but fertile plain, surrounded by pleasant promenades which have taken the place of the old fortifications.
Close by is the Upstallsboom, the hill of oath and liberty, where every year at Whitsuntide representatives of the seven Frisian coast lands assembled to deliberate.
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