Aach, Baden-Württemberg facts for kids
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Aach
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| Country | Germany | |
| State | Baden-Württemberg | |
| Admin. region | Freiburg | |
| District | Konstanz | |
| Elevation | 545 m (1,788 ft) | |
| Population
(2022-12-31)
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| • Total | 2,384 | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
| Postal codes |
78267
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| Dialling codes | 07774 | |
| Vehicle registration | KN | |
| Website | www.aach.de | |
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Lordship of Aach
Herrschaft Aach
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| before 1100 – 1805 | |||||||||
| Status | Lordship | ||||||||
| Capital | Aach | ||||||||
| Common languages | Low Alemannic | ||||||||
| Government | Lordship | ||||||||
| Historical era | Middle Ages | ||||||||
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• Established, within
Further Austria |
before 1100 10th century |
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1283 |
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• Swabian War
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1499 | ||||||||
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• Occupied: German
Peasants' War |
1525 |
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• Ravaged during French
Revolutionary Wars |
March 25, 1799 |
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• Mediatised to Baden
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1805 | ||||||||
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Aach is a small town in the German state of Baden-Württemberg. It is located in the Hegau region. This area is close to Lake Constance and the border with Switzerland. Aach is most famous for the Aachtopf. This is Germany's largest natural spring, based on how much water it produces.
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History of Aach
Aach was first mentioned in records around the year 1100. By 1150, people knew the settlement as Oppidum Ach in Hegovia in Latin. Aach officially became a town in 1283. King Rudolph I of Germany gave it these special town rights. For many centuries after that, Aach was part of a region called Further Austria. This was a group of lands controlled by the Austrian rulers.
Battles and Changes in Aach
In 1499, battles from the Swabian War happened very close to Aach. Just 26 years later, in 1525, the German Peasants' War reached the town. This was a big rebellion by farmers. Local nobles fled to Aach for safety, but then the rebel farmers took over the city. However, the rebellion was quickly stopped by September 1525.
On March 25, 1799, a battle took place in Aach. It was fought between Austria and France during the Napoleonic Wars. After Austria lost a major war in 1805, Aach became part of the Grand Duchy of Baden. This Duchy later joined the German Empire in 1871. After World War II, Aach became part of the new German state of Baden-Württemberg.
Geography of Aach
Aach is located on the edge of the Hegau region. The Hegau is a unique landscape with old volcanoes. It lies between Lake Constance and the Swabian Alb mountains. The border between Germany and Switzerland is only about 14 kilometers (about 9 miles) to the southeast.
Jewish History in Aach
The first time Jewish people were mentioned in Aach was in 1518. At that time, Jewish people from nearby Geisingen faced serious accusations. Every ten years, Jewish families in Aach had to renew their permits to live there. Between 1560 and 1570, five Jewish families lived in the town.
Rules for Jewish Residents
Jewish residents could only host a maximum of five guests. They also had to tell the authorities when a Jewish visitor arrived. These visitors were not allowed to trade with the local townspeople. In 1583, the right to live in Aach was renewed for six Jewish families. However, these permits were now only for five years. More rules were added, stopping Jewish people from dealing with farm products. They were also not allowed to chant in the synagogue.
Images for kids
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Tower of Aach
See also
In Spanish: Aach para niños
