Herzogenaurach
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.
This city (of approximately 24,000 inhabitants) is over 1000 years old and is located about a 30-minute drive from Nüremberg. It was first mentioned in a document in the year 1002 under the name of Uraha.
On May 2006, the Argentina national football team concentrate here for the
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.
Famous People from Herzogenaurach
Notable people born in Herzogenaurach or residents who influenced the history of the city:
- Lothar Matthäus - football player. Captain of
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winning team (West Germany)
- Adolf Dassler - founder of Adidas
- Rudolf Dassler - founder of Puma