BONN

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Bonn was founded in the 1st century. A.D. as the Roman garrison of Castra Bonnensia. It was devastated by the Normans in the 9th century and later became the residence (1238 1794) of the electors of Cologne and the scene of the coronations of Frederick the Handsome (1314) and Charles IV (1346) as kings of the Romans. During the Palatinate Succession War (1689), Bonn was destroyed by Elector Frederick III of Brandenburg. It was rebuilt, largely in the baroque style. Bonn was occupied (1794) and later annexed (1798 1814) by France. In 1815, it passed to Prussia. In 1948 49, delegates from the parts of Germany occupied by France, Great Britain, and the United States met in Bonn and drafted a constitution for the Federal Republic of Germany. In 1949, Bonn was made West Germany s capital. Bonn is the seat of a famous university, whose main building formerly was the electoral palace (built 1697 1725). The city has a noteworthy church (11th 13th century).

Approximate Image Size: 4 X 6 inches

Approximate Overall Size With Margins: 7 1/2 X 9 inches

CONDITION: Very Good Condition. Image is sharp, clean, clear with beautiful detail and in Very Good Condition. Plate marks visible. Blank on Reverse side

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