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It encompasses an area of 91.91 kmē and has (as of 2003) about 226.100 inhabitants. Its current mayor is Konrad Birkholz ( CDU).
The history of Spandau begins in the 7th or 8th century, when the Slav Heveller first settled in the area and later built a fortress there. It is conquered in 928 by the German King Henry I, but returns to Slavic rule later in the 10th century9th century 10th century 11th century other centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 10th century was that century which lasted from 901 to 1000. Events The beginning of the Medieval Warm Period Viking groups settle in northern France N.
In 1156Events Establishment of the Carmelite Order Hogen Rebellion in Japan January 20 According to legend, freeholder Lalli slays English crusader Bishop Henry with an axe on the ice of the lake Koylionjarvi in Finland. The Privilegium Minus elevates Austria to, the AscanianThe Ascanian dynasty of the rulers of Brandenburg began with Albert the Bear who inherited the territory from its last Wendish ruler, Pribislav, in 1150. Albert, and his descendants the House of Ascanian, then made considerable progress in Christianizing Earl Albrecht von BallenstedtAlbert I (c. 1100-1170), Margrave of Brandenburg, also called, The Bear (Ger: Albrecht der Bar , was the only son of Otto the Rich, count of Ballenstedt, and Eilika, daughter of Magnus Billung, Duke of Saxony. He inherited the valuable Saxon estates of hi ("Albrecht the Bear") takes possession of the region. 1197Events Amalric II succeeds Henry II of Champagne as king of Jerusalem. Theobald III becomes Count of Champagne. The town of Arbroath, Angus, Scotland is consecrated, and dedicated to St Thomas Becket. Kaloyan becomes tsar of Bulgaria. Corfu is occupied by marks the first mention of Spandau in a document - then called Spandowe. It is given City rights in 1232Events Canonization of Saint Anthony of Padua, patron of lost items Pope Gregory IX driven from Rome by a revolt, taking refuge at Anagni First edition of Tripitaka Koreana destroyed by Mongol invaders Births Manfred of Sicily Arnolfo di Cambio, a Florent. During the Ascanian Rule the construction of the Spandau CitadelThe Spandau Citadel is the oldest remaining structure in Berlin. The fortress was built in the 16th century, but the main tower dates back to about the 12th century. Built to protect the city of Spandau, the Citadel has seen quite a few different uses, in begins, which is completed between 1559Events January 15 Elizabeth I of England is crowned in Westminster Abbey. April 3 Peace of Cateau Cambresis France makes peace with England and Spain. France gives up most of its gains in Italy (including Savoy), keeping only Saluzzo, but keeps the three and 1594 by Joachim II of Brandenburg. The city was surrendered to the Swedes in 1634.
In 1806, after the Battle of Jena and Auerstedt, French troops under Napoleon take possession of the city and stay there until 1807. In 1812, Napoleon returns and the Spandau Citadel is sieged in 1813 by Prussian and Russian Troops.
In 1920, Spandau (whose name had been changed from Spandow in 1878) is incorporated into Berlin as a borough. Before World War I, the city was a seat of large government cannon foundaries, factories for making gunpowder and other munitions of war.
After World War II, it was part of the British Occupation Zone in West Berlin and the Spandau Prison is built to house Nazi war criminals who were sentenced to imprisonment at the Nuremberg Trials. After the death of Rudolf Hess, the prison's last inmate, it was completely destroyed by the allied powers.