Ulm

Ulm is a city in the German Bundesland of Baden-Württemberg (about 100 km south-east of Stuttgart). Its population is around 120,000. It is the seat of the Alb-Donau district.

History

The oldest settlement of the Ulm area begins in the early neolithic period, around 5000 BC. Settlements of this time have been identified at Eggingen and Lehr. In the city area of Ulm itself the oldest find is from the late neolithic period.

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Ulm is first mentioned in 854 and was declared a city by Friedrich Barbarossa in 1164. Ulm blossomed during the 1500s and 1600s, mostly due to the export of high-quality textiles. These centuries also represented the zenith of art in Ulm, especially for painters and sculptors.

Related Topics:
854 - Friedrich Barbarossa - 1164 - 1500s - 1600s - Textiles - Painters - Sculptors

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In 1803, it ceased to be an "Imperial Free City" and was absorbed into Bavaria. During the campaign of 1805, Napoleon managed to trap the invading Austrian army of General Mack in Ulm and forced it to surrender. In 1810, Ulm was incorporated into the Kingdom of Württemberg.

Related Topics:
1803 - Bavaria - 1805 - Napoleon - General Mack - 1810 - Kingdom of Württemberg

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In 1938, it again became a "free city" (which means that it didn't belong to a county).

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During the 1980's Ulm and Neu-Ulm were home to the U.S. Army's 56th Command Field Artillery as well as the 2nd Battalion, 4th Infantry Division.

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