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Nassau was a small country called a duchy that existed in Europe. It was formed in 1806, right after the Holy Roman Empire came to an end. Nassau didn't stay independent for long. It was taken over by other states and eventually became part of Germany in 1866.

Where Was Nassau?

The Duchy of Nassau was located in what is now western Germany. It was situated north of the famous Rhine River, not far from where the river flows near the French border.

Nassau was also south of the powerful Prussian Empire. Even though the country was named after the town of Nassau, this town was not its capital city. Later, Nassau played a part in the famous Battle of Waterloo in Belgium. After this, it was absorbed into Prussia.

Nassau's Role in History

The soldiers from Nassau often fought against the French army. They showed they could stand strong against their opponents. However, after a battle near the towns of Smohain and Frichermont, Nassau lost its independence. It became part of a group of states called the Confederation of the Rhine.

Later, Nassau helped in the important Battle of Waterloo. After this, it was absorbed into the Prussian Empire. Eventually, this area became part of the larger German Empire.

Images for kids

  • Gründungsurkunde Herzogtum Nassau 1806

    Declaration of Nassau's sovereignty, 30 August 1806

  • Weilburg Schloss WLMMH 52314 by Stepro IMG 0787-IMG 0794

    Schloss Weilburg, a residence of the Dukes of Nassau

  • MK06522 SchlossBiebrich

    Schloss Biebrich, another home for the Dukes of Nassau

  • Ernst MVB

    Ernst Franz Ludwig Freiherr Marschall von Bieberstein, a Chief Minister of Nassau

  • Wiesbaden, Stadtschule am Marktplatz, 1. Hälfte des 19. Jahrhunderts

    The City School in Marktplatz, Wiesbaden, where the Nassau Parliament met

  • Seltersflasche Nassau

    A flask of mineral water from Niederselters, an important business for Nassau

  • Stadtschloss Wiesbaden

    Wiesbaden City Palace, which became the main residence of the Nassau Dukes

  • AugustHergenhahn1848

    August Hergenhahn in a lithograph from 1848

  • Bischof Blum 1884

    Peter Joseph Blum, Bishop of Limburg

  • Max Ludwig Freiherr von Gagern

    Max von Gagern

  • Wiesbaden Ministerialgebäude BW 2017-04-24 17-25-18

    The ministerial buildings in Wiesbaden, where the Nassau Parliament later met

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    The Erfurt Union Parliament at St. Augustine's Monastery

  • August Ludwig zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg

    August Ludwig zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg, another Chief Minister of Nassau

  • Abtei Marienstatt 008

    Marienstatt Abbey

  • Hinweisschild zur Münzprägung im Herzogtum Nassau

    A memorial plaque in Limburg for the mint of the Duchy of Nassau

  • Nassau Kronenthaler 70200

    A Nassau Kronenthaler coin

  • Grenzstein Hessen-Darmstadt Oranien-Nassau

    West side of a boundary stone, marked for Orange-Nassau

  • Grenzstein Oranien-Nassau Hessen-Darmstadt

    East side of a boundary stone, marked for Hesse-Darmstadt

  • Rodenroth - Grenzstein Hz Nassau

    A boundary stone between the Duchy of Nassau and the Kingdom of Prussia

  • Dillenburg, Grenzsäule des Herzogtums Nassau

    A boundary column of the Duchy of Nassau in Dillenburg

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Ducado de Nassau para niños

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