Freising

Freising is a city in Bavaria, Germany, capital of the district Freising. Population 48,500.

History

Even though archaeological finds show that the area was settled in the Bronze Age, no proof has been found yet to suggest a continuous settlement until the 8th century Frigisinga. Saint Corbinian settled at a shrine that already existed at Freising in 724. He was the forerunner of the diocese of Freising, established after his death by Saint Boniface; according to his vita by Arbeo ordered a bear to carry his luggage over the Alps. The saddled bear is still the symbol of the city, displayed in the coat of arms, though the seat of the diocese was moved to Munich in 1821. Freising remains seat of diocese administration until today.

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Bronze Age - 8th century - Corbinian - Diocese of Freising - Saint Boniface - Alps - 1821

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764-783 Bishop Arbeo founded a library and scriptorium at the Abbey. The settlement started to become a religious center.

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764 - 783 - Scriptorium

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In 996 Freising received city rights from Emperor Otto III.

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996 - Otto III

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After the foundation of Munich just 40 km south around 1150 Freising starts to lose its economic significance.

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1159 construction of the cathedral at its current location.

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1803 the Catholic Church loses most of its properties and rule over the city. Freising is now ruled by the kings of Bavaria.

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1803 - Catholic Church

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