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Schwäbisch Gmünd lies on the Rems river about 50 kilometers east of Stuttgart, the capital of Baden-Württemberg. It also lies at the northern foot of the Swabian Jura Mountains.
The first settlement in this area was around the 2nd century AD, when the Roman soldiers settled the nearby Limes. In the 3rd century the border lines were assaulted and taken by the Alemans, who settled down in the areas the Romans had abandoned.
In the 8th century a false document in the name of Karl the Great, in the Monastery of St Denis near Paris mentioned a monk's cell called Gamundias built by Abott Fulrad of St Denis. Whether or not this refers to Gmünd is highly uncertain. There are no archaeological indications for a cell of this type in Gmünd.
Schwäbish Gmünd was founded in the mid- 12th century11th century 12th century 13th century other centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 12th century was that century which lasted from 1101 to 1200. Events Song dynasty loses power over Northern China The Kamakura Shogunate deprives the. It was a free imperial city from 1268Events May 18 the Principality of Antioch falls to Mameluk Sultan Baibars. Philip I becomes count of Savoy. Stephen V of Hungary launches a war against Bulgaria. Stefan Dragutin, king of Serbia, marries Katarina, daughter of Stephen V of Hungary. The coun until 1803Events January 30 Monroe and Livingston sail for Paris to discuss, and possibly buy, New Orleans. They end completing the Louisiana Purchase. February 24 The Supreme Court of the United States, in Marbury v. Madison establishes the principle of judicial r, when it passed to Württemberg.
From the 17th century16th century 17th century 18th century more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 17th century was that century which lasted from 1601- 1700. During this period, the power of England and the United Provinces increased; while that of until today Schwäbisch Gmünd have been producers of gold and silver handicrafts. In the city is the Forschungsinstitut für Edelmetalle und Metallchemie, which is an institute for precious metal work. The industries prevailent in this town are the automotive industry and manufacturers of machinery and glass.