Ibbenbüren facts for kids
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Ibbenbüren
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Christ Church, Ibbenbüren
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| Country | Germany | |
| State | North Rhine-Westphalia | |
| Admin. region | Münster | |
| District | Steinfurt | |
| Elevation | 64 m (210 ft) | |
| Population
(2022-12-31)
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| • Total | 52,421 | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
| Postal codes |
49477, 49479
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| Dialling codes | 05451, 05459 (Uffeln), 05455 (Dörenthe) | |
| Vehicle registration | ST, TE, BF | |
| Website | www.ibbenbueren.de | |
Ibbenbüren is a medium-sized town in Germany. It's located in the North Rhine-Westphalia region, within the Steinfurt area. It's one of the biggest towns in Germany and the largest in the Tecklenburger Land region.
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Where is Ibbenbüren?
Ibbenbüren is located on the Ibbenbürener Aa river. It sits at the northwest end of the Teutoburger forest. The town is almost exactly in the middle of two other cities. Rheine is about 20 kilometers (12 miles) to the west. Osnabrück is about 20 kilometers (12 miles) to the east.
A Look at Ibbenbüren's Past
Early Beginnings and First Records
Ibbenbüren is first mentioned in official papers in 1146. At that time, the bishop of Osnabrück, named Philipp of Katzenelnbogen, gave away some of his land in Ibbenbüren. He donated a tenth of his property to a monastery in Osnabrück.
Even though a document from 1348 suggests a church was built here in 799, 1146 is the official founding year.
Medieval Times and Castle Building
Around 1219 and 1234, Ibbenbüren was known as a church village. During this time, powerful families, like the abbot of Herford and the counts of Tecklenburg, ruled the area. Ibbenbüren was part of the Diocese of Osnabrück.
Starting in 1150, the noble families of Ibbenbüren built a castle. Today, only parts of the heath tower near the Aasee remain from this old castle.
Changes in Rulers and New Industries
After the noble families of Ibbenbüren died out, the counts of Tecklenburg took full control. This lasted until the late 1400s or early 1500s. In 1548, Ibbenbüren became part of the lands of Charles V. This happened because of some difficult decisions made by the counts of Tecklenburg.
Charles V then gave Ibbenbüren to his sister, Mary of Habsburg. She was the governor of the Netherlands. Ibbenbüren was then linked to the area of Lingen. This period also marked the start of coal mining in the region.
Wars, New Rulers, and Town Rights
During the Dutch Revolt, Ibbenbüren was controlled by both the Netherlands and Spain at different times. After the Peace of Westphalia in 1648, the town was given to the House of Orange-Nassau. This was also when iron ore mining began in Ibbenbüren. Iron ore mining stopped in the early 1800s.
In 1702, Ibbenbüren came under Prussian rule. On February 1, 1724, Ibbenbüren officially became a town. This was partly because of a new tax called excise duty. In 1743, the town appointed its first magistrate and mayor.
Modern History and New Districts
In the early 1800s, during the time of Napoléon Bonaparte, Ibbenbüren was part of the first French Empire. In 1815, Prussian and Russian soldiers freed the town. On January 1, 1816, it returned to Prussian rule. It was then assigned to the district of Tecklenburg.
After World War II, the city of Ibbenbüren and the surrounding rural area joined together. This happened on December 31, 1974, forming the Ibbenbüren we know today. At the same time, the district of Tecklenburg merged with another district. Ibbenbüren then became part of the new Steinfurt district.
Town Symbols: The Coat of Arms
The Coat of arms of Ibbenbüren has a golden anchor on a blue background. The official colors of the city are blue and gold.
See also
In Spanish: Ibbenbüren para niños
