Elze facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Elze
Coat of arms
Country	Germany
State	Lower Saxony
District	Hildesheim
Elevation	79 m (259 ft)
Population  (2022-12-31)
• Total	9,176
Time zone	CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Postal codes	31008
Dialling codes	05068
Vehicle registration	HI
Website	www.elze.de

The town hall in Elze.

Elze is a small town in Germany. It's located in the district of Hildesheim, in a state called Lower Saxony. The town sits right next to the Leine River. It's about 15 kilometers (or 9.3 miles) west of the city of Hildesheim.

Elze is one of the oldest towns in this region. Its name comes from a Latin phrase, aula caesaris, which means "Caesar's hall" or "Caesar's court."

People from Elze

Elze has been home to several interesting people throughout history.

Important Thinkers

• Justus Gesenius (1601-1673): He was a Lutheran theologian. This means he studied religion and was a leader in the Lutheran church.
• Johann Heinrich Louis Krüger (1857-1923): He was a mathematician. He worked with numbers and helped create new ways to measure the Earth.
• Philipp Furtwängler (1869-1940): Another mathematician, he was famous for his work with number theory.

Other Notable People

• Philipp Furtwängler (1800-1867): He was a skilled craftsman who built organs. Organs are large musical instruments often found in churches.
• Günter Halm (born 1922): He was a soldier during World War II. He received important awards for his bravery, like the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany.

Elze's Twin Town

Elze has a special friendship with another town far away. This is called a "twin town" or "sister city" relationship.

Friendship with Écouché

• Since 1972, Elze has been twinned with Écouché, a town in France. This means they share culture and visit each other.

Images for kids

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  St Peter and Paul Church in Elze.

See also

In Spanish: Elze para niños