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Herzogenaurach has about 24,000 inhabitants. It is located about 23 [[km]] northwest of [[Nüremberg]]. |
Herzogenaurach has about 24,000 inhabitants. It is located about 23 [[km]] northwest of [[Nüremberg]]. |
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At least 1000 years in existence, Herzogenaurach was first mentioned in a document in the year 1002 CE under the name of ''Uraha'' when king Heinrich II donated the town to the archbishopric of Bamberg. |
At least 1000 years in existence, Herzogenaurach was first mentioned in a document in the year 1002 CE under the name of ''Uraha'' when king Heinrich II donated the town to the archbishopric of [[Bamberg]]. |
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The [[Argentina national football team]] was to have concentrated in [[May 2006]] in Herzogenaurach for the [[2006 FIFA World Cup]]. |
The [[Argentina national football team]] was to have concentrated in [[May 2006]] in Herzogenaurach for the [[2006 FIFA World Cup]]. |
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Revision as of 12:17, 31 July 2006
Herzogenaurach is a town in Bavaria, Germany. It is located in the district of Erlangen-Höchstadt in Middle Franconia and is the birthplace of sporting goods giants Adidas and Puma and still the city of their headquarters.
Herzogenaurach has about 24,000 inhabitants. It is located about 23 km northwest of Nüremberg.
At least 1000 years in existence, Herzogenaurach was first mentioned in a document in the year 1002 CE under the name of Uraha when king Heinrich II donated the town to the archbishopric of Bamberg.
The Argentina national football team was to have concentrated in May 2006 in Herzogenaurach for the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
Famous People from Herzogenaurach
Notable people born in Herzogenaurach or residents who influenced the history of the city:
- Lothar Matthäus - football player. Captain of 1990 FIFA World Cup winning team (West Germany)
- Adolf Dassler - founder of Adidas
- Rudolf Dassler - founder of Puma