Philippsburg

Philippsburg is a small town in Germany, in the district of Karlsruhe in Baden-Württemberg. Note the spelling: one L, two P's.

Related Topics:
Germany - Karlsruhe - Baden-Württemberg

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Before 1632 it was known as "Udenheim".

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The city was a possession of the Bishop of Speyer from 1371–1718, one of whom was Philipp Christoph von Sötern (bishop from 1610–1652), who gave the town its name.

Related Topics:
Speyer - 1371 - 1718 - Philipp Christoph von Sötern - 1610 - 1652

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Historically, possession of the town was disputed between Germany and France.

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Formerly there was a fortress, which was the site of a siege during the War of the Polish Succession.

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The town is the site of a nuclear power plant.

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