List of Alsatians and Lotharingians - Wikipedia
This is an incomplete list of well-known Alsatians and Lorrainians (people from the region of Alsace and the region of Lorraine). Alsatian culture is Alemannic, with German and French influences. [1]
Alsace - Wikipedia
Having been early and always densely populated, Alsace is famous for its high number of picturesque villages, churches and castles and for the various beauties of its three main towns, in spite of severe destructions suffered throughout five centuries of …
Alsace | History, Culture, Geography, & Map | Britannica
2024年12月6日 · Alsace, historical region and former région of France, incorporated since January 2016 into the région of Grand Est. As an administrative entity, it encompassed the départements of Haut-Rhin (“Upper Rhine”) and Bas-Rhin (“Lower Rhine”) and was bounded by the régions of Lorraine to the west and Franche-Comté to the southwest.
History of Alsace - Wikipedia
The history of Alsace has been influenced by the Rhine and its tributaries, a favorable climate, fertile loess soils, and the region's relative accessibility through and around the Vosges. It was first inhabited by early modern humans during the Paleolithic.
7 Facts You Need to Know About the History of the Alsace
2023年7月11日 · Here are seven facts about the rich history of the Alsace that you need to know. 1. Alsace Was Conquered by Julius Caesar & the Roman Army. Alsace was settled mostly by Celtic-speaking peoples until around 100 BCE when …
Alsatian Culture and Celebrities | Strasbourg.eu EN/DE
You will find here the major figures of Alsace culture who have lived in Strasbourg. M Pokora (born in 1985) A well-known French singer who found fame on the Popstars reality TV show. Abd Al Malik (born in 1975) Famous French rapper, slammer and composer. Thierry Mugler (born in …
Alsace-Lorraine | Facts, Definition, & History | Britannica
2024年12月13日 · Alsace-Lorraine was the name given to the 5,067 square miles (13,123 square km) of territory that was ceded by France to Germany in 1871 after the Franco-German War. This territory was retroceded to France in 1919 after World War I, was ceded again to Germany in 1940 during World War II, and was again retroceded to France in 1945.
10 Traditions Unique To Alsace, France - Culture Trip
2017年4月25日 · 10 Traditions Unique To Alsace... The colourful blend of German and French cultures, languages, religions and history is reflected in the art and gastronomy of Alsace, and has also given rise to a host of its idiosyncratic traditions. Christmas Day is a national holiday all across France, but in Alsace, people get a whole extra day to celebrate.
A History of Alsace - smithancestry.com
"Alsace contributed largely to the earlier emigration from southern Germany. The Alsatians have allied themselves, in the broadest sense, with the great mass of the German population of the city, and were foremost in the establishment of German churches and schools, in organizing societies, and in other ways fostering the welfare of their ...
What happened to Alsace and Lorraine? - Geographic Pedia
2024年6月25日 · Why was Alsace-Lorraine so important? Alsace-Lorraine’s industrial and economic resources, as well as its transportation networks, have contributed to its significance. France’s desire to regain control of the region after losing it to Germany in the Franco-Prussian War was fueled by a desire to reclaim lost territory and assert its ...