Esslingen

Esslingen is a city in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, capital of the district of Esslingen. Population 91,239 (2002), geographical location 48° 45' North, 9° 19' East. It is located at the river Neckar.

History

777

First mention of Ezelinga in the last will of Abbot Fulrad from Saint-Denis (near Paris, France), the chaplain of Pippin and Charlemagne. He bequeths the church sixth cell upon the river Neckar to his monastery Saint-Denis. He also brought the bones of Saint Vitalis[?] to Esslingen, which made it a target for pilgrimage and led to its growth.

around 800

Esslingen receives the market rights

866

The market rights are certified

949-953

Esslingen appears in the possession of Herzog Liutolfs von Schwaben

1229

Esslingen receives the city rights

1298

Esslingen was first mentioned as a imperial city

External links

Official website of the city (http://www.esslingen.de) (German)