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Schwaben (historical region) |
Coordinates: |
| Lat: 47 30 00 N degrees minutes |
Lat: 47.5000 decimal degrees |
| Long: 010 00 00 E degrees minutes |
Long: 10.0000 decimal degrees |
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Note: Area comprising modern Baden-Würtemmberg, Hesse and western Bavaria; originally settled by Suevi and Alemanni; taken by Franks in 5th century CE; powerful medieval duchy from 10th century; ruled by Hohenstaufen kings and emperors; bound in league of cities, 14-16th centuries. |
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| Schwaben (preferred,C,V)
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............ | name derives from the name of the original inhabitants, the Suevi |
| Swabia (C,O,English-P,U,N)
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| Souabe (C,V,French-P,U,N)
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| Swabian (C,V,English,U,A)
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| Alamannia (H,V)
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| historical region (preferred, C) |
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| duchy (H) |
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founded in 10th century |
| general region (C) |
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