Oettingen in Bayern facts for kids
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Oettingen in Bayern
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| Country | Germany | |
| State | Bavaria | |
| Admin. region | Swabia | |
| District | Donau-Ries | |
| Municipal assoc. | Oettingen in Bayern | |
| Elevation | 419 m (1,375 ft) | |
| Population
(2022-12-31)
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| • Total | 5,427 | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
| Postal codes |
86729–86732
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| Dialling codes | 09082 | |
| Vehicle registration | DON, NÖ | |
| Website | www.oettingen.de | |
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County (Principality) of Oettingen
Grafschaft (Fürstentum) Oettingen
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| Status | State of the Holy Roman Empire | ||||||||
| Capital | Oettingen in Bayern | ||||||||
| Government | Principality | ||||||||
| Historical era | Middle Ages | ||||||||
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• First documentary mention
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1147 | ||||||||
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1418, 1442 and 1485 | ||||||||
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• Partitioned to Ö-Oettingen and Ö-Wallerstein
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1522 | ||||||||
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• Ö-Wallerstein partitioned to create Ö-Baldern and Ö-Spielberg
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1623/94 | ||||||||
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• Ö-Oettingen extinct to Ö-Spielberg and Ö-Wallerstein
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1731 | ||||||||
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• Ö-Spielberg and Ö-Wallerstein raised to principalities
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1734 and 1774 | ||||||||
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• Ö-Baldern extinct, to Ö-Wallerstein
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1798 1806 | ||||||||
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• Mediatised to Bavaria
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1806 | ||||||||
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Oettingen in Bayern is a historic town in the Donau-Ries district. It is located in Swabia, a region in Bavaria, Germany. The town is about 29 kilometers (18 miles) northwest of Donauwörth. It is also about 14 kilometers (9 miles) northeast of Nördlingen. Oettingen in Bayern is known for its rich history and charming old buildings.
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Exploring Oettingen in Bayern
Oettingen in Bayern is a "Stadt," which means it is a town in Germany. It is part of the Donau-Ries district. The town sits at an elevation of 419 meters (1,375 feet) above sea level. It covers an area of about 34.21 square kilometers (13.21 square miles).
Town Government
The town of Oettingen in Bayern is led by a mayor. The current mayor is Petra Wagner. She is a member of the CSU political party. The mayor helps manage the town and its services for the people living there.
History of Oettingen
Oettingen has a very long and interesting history. It was once a powerful area known as the County (later Principality) of Oettingen. This was like a small independent state within the larger Holy Roman Empire.
Early Beginnings
The County of Oettingen was first mentioned in official records in 1147. This means it has been around for nearly 900 years! It started as a part of the Duchy of Swabia. A duchy was a large territory ruled by a duke.
Becoming a Principality
Over hundreds of years, the Oettingen family became very important. Their lands grew and were sometimes divided among different family members. By the 1700s, parts of the Oettingen lands were even raised to the status of a "principality." This meant their rulers were called princes.
End of the Principality
The Principality of Oettingen existed until 1806. At that time, many small states in Germany were changed. This process was called "Mediatisation." The lands of Oettingen became part of the Kingdom of Bavaria. Today, Oettingen in Bayern is a town within the modern German state of Bavaria.
Images for kids
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The Marktplatz (Market Square) in July 2009. This is a central gathering place in the town.
See also
In Spanish: Oettingen in Bayern para niños
