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Eisenach is a city in Thuringia, Germany. It is situated between the northern foothills of the Thuringian Forest and the Hainich National Park . Population: 44,200 (2001).

1 History

The history of Eisenach is linked with the Wartburg castle, which was according to legend built in 1067. There were at least three settlements below the castle, that merged to a common city in the second half of the 12th century. This town, Eisenach, was first mentioned in 1180.

Several now legendary events took place on the Wartburg in the following decades, best known is the "Singers' Contest on the Wartburg" (which is part of the Tannhäuser legend).

After the Thuringian War of Succession ( 1247- 1264) Eisenach became subject to the Wettin dynasty of Meissen. Later several mini states were established in what is now Thuringia, and Eisenach became a principality on its own in 1521. In 1751 Eisenach lost its independency and became part of the duchy of Saxony-Weimar .

Eisenach was the place where Martin Luther lived as a child, although he was not born there, and later for his receiving protection after having been pursued for his religious views. It was while he was staying in the Wartburg castle above the town that he translated the Bible into German.

The town is famous as the birthplace of Johann Sebastian BachJohann Sebastian Bach ( March 21, 1685 July 28, 1750) was a German composer and organist of the Baroque period, and is almost universally regarded as one of the greatest composers of all time. His works, noted for their intellectual depth, technical comma as well.

The Social Democratic Party of GermanyThe Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD Sozialdemokratische Partei Deutschlands is the second oldest political party of Germany still in existence and also one of the oldest and largest in the world, celebrating its 140th anniversary in 2003. Rooted i was founded in 18691869 is a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). Events March 1 North German Confederation issues 10 gr and 30gr value stamps, printed on goldbeater's skin May 10 Transcontinental Railroad completed at Promontory, Utah. May 15 Wo in Eisenach.

2 Economy

• OpelOpel originally and more correctly known as Adam Opel AG is an automobile maker in Germany, since 1929 part of General Motors. As Opel started to build cars, it also made household goods. It opened for business on January 21, 1899. Many cars sold by Gener, as part of the overseas operations of General MotorsGM redirects here. This article is about General Motors . For other uses, see GM (disambiguation). General Motors Corporation also known as GM is a United States-based automobile maker with worldwide operations and brands including Buick, Cadillac, Chevro Corporation built an entirely new plant in the northwest of the town, after the WartburgWartburg was the name of an automobile manufactured in East Germany. It had a two stroke engine with three cylinders. The marque goes back to as early as 1885. Wartburgs were produced until 1989; production ceased due to unprofitability. The two stroke en cars plant had ceased operations in 19891989 is a common year starting on Sunday (click on link for calendar). Events January January 7 Akihito becomes Emperor of Japan following the death of Hirohito. The Heisei period begins January 8 the Kegworth Air Disaster A British Midland Boeing 737 cra. The plant opened in 1992 and was toured by President Clinton, accompanied by Federal Chancellor Helmut Kohl in May 1998 as a token of American support in the redevelopment of the Eastern part of Germany.

• BMW manufactures tools and diesel engines in the town.