Mannheim

:This article is about the German city. For the world in Norse mythology initially bearing the name Mannheim, see Midgard. For the town in the United States, see Manheim, New York, for the Hungarian sociologist see Karl Mannheim, for the inventor of the modern slide rule see Amedie Mannheim. See Mannheim (disambiguation).

History

Mannheim is first mentioned in a document from 766, the "Codex Laureshamensis" from the Lorsch Cloister. It is listed as "Mannenheim" (Home of Manno).

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In 1720, Mannheim replaced Heidelberg as the capital of the Palatinate. Mannheim was home to the so-called Mannheim School of 18th century classical composers. It was reputed for having one of the best court orchestras in Europe.

Related Topics:
1720 - Heidelberg - Palatinate - Mannheim School - Classical

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Carl Benz invented and drove the world's first car in Mannheim in 1885. Earlier still in 1817, Karl Drais invented and rode the first two-wheeled contraption called Laufmaschine or velocipede - the very start of horseless personal transport. And banker Otto Hermann Kahn was born there.

Related Topics:
Carl Benz - Car - 1885 - Karl Drais - Velocipede - Otto Hermann Kahn

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External links

• Official Homepage of Mannheim
• Rhein Neckar Guide Regional hotel, restaurant and tourist guide
• Pictures of Mannheim
• Official Homepage of IRC Channel Mannheim