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Frankfurt (Oder) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
 | | It is referred to as "Frankfurt (Oder)" (or "Frankfurt an der Oder") to distinguish it from the larger city of Frankfurt am Main. |
| | The town of Frankfurt was founded in the 13th century (local government charter in 1253) at the free ford (frank furt means a free crossing) known as the Brandendamm. |
| | The early settlers lived on the western banks of the Oder: later the town was extended to the eastern bank (which is today Polish). |
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