Aurich facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Aurich
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Pedestrian zone in Aurich
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| Country | Germany | ||
| State | Lower Saxony | ||
| District | Aurich | ||
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | ||
| Population
(2022-12-31)
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| • Total | 42,970 | ||
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | ||
| Postal codes |
26603–26607
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| Dialling codes | 04941 | ||
| Vehicle registration | AUR | ||
Aurich is a town in the East Frisian region of Lower Saxony, Germany. It is the main town, or capital, of the Aurich district. Aurich is the second largest city in East Frisia. This is true for both its population and its land area.
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History of Aurich
The story of Aurich began in the 13th century. The settlement was first mentioned in a document called the Brokmerbrief in 1276. Back then, it was known as Aurechove.
People have different ideas about where the name Aurich comes from. It might be named after a person called Affo and their land. Or, it could be linked to the water systems around the Aa (or Ehe) river. The town was built on this fertile, water-rich land. Over time, the name changed through many different spellings.
In 1517, Count Edzard started to rebuild the town. This happened after an attack. By 1539, Aurich became the capital of the county. It stayed an important administrative center even when the Kingdom of Prussia took over East Frisia in 1744.
Aurich's rulers changed several times. After the Prussian army lost a battle in 1807, Aurich became part of the Kingdom of Holland in 1808. Then, in 1810, France took over the Kingdom of Holland. Aurich became the capital of a French department called Ems-Oriental.
After Napoleon was defeated in 1814, Aurich joined the Kingdom of Hanover in 1815. Later, in 1866, it was taken over by Prussia again. It became part of the Province of Hanover.
During World War II, a camp was located near Aurich for a short time, from October to December 1944. After the war, Aurich became part of the new German state of Lower Saxony.
Local Government
Aurich has a local council that helps run the town. This council has 40 members. These members are chosen by elections.
In the elections held in September 2016, different political groups won seats:
- SPD
- CDU
- AWG
- Gemeinsam für Aurich (GfA)
- Alliance 90/The Greens
- The Left
- Grün-Alternative Politik (GAP)
- FDP
Aurich's Coat of Arms
The coat of arms is like a special symbol for Aurich. It shows a landscape with a sky at the top and earth at the bottom. In the middle, there is a red shield with a golden letter 'A'. Above the 'A' is a golden crown. On each side of the shield, there are two green trees growing.
The top part of the coat of arms has a red wall with three points and two openings. Below the shield, there are two branches of mistletoe with golden leaves and berries.
It's important to know that the coat of arms for the town of Aurich is different from the one for the Aurich district.
Sister Cities
A sister city is a town or city that forms a special partnership with another city in a different country. This helps people from both places learn about each other's cultures.
Aurich is a sister city with:
Appingedam, which is in the Netherlands.
Famous People from Aurich
Many interesting people were born in or lived in Aurich. Here are a few:
- Rudolf Eucken (1846–1926): A famous philosopher who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1908.
- Ellen Frank (1904–1999): An actress who appeared in many films and TV shows.
- Uwe Rosenberg (born 1970): A well-known designer of board games.
- Frank Löning (born 1981): A footballer who played in over 400 games.
- Paul Ronzheimer (born 1985): A journalist who works as a war correspondent.
Images for kids
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Rudolf Eucken
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Ellen Frank, 1938
See also
In Spanish: Aurich para niños
