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  AllRefer.com - Hanover, city, Germany, Germany (German Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
Hanover was chartered in 1241 and in 1369 passed to Brunswick.
Hanover was badly damaged in World War II, but after 1945 numerous old buildings were reconstructed and many modern structures were erected.
Hanover is the seat of technical, medical, and veterinary universities and several museums.
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 Hanover - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hanover (German: Hannover [haˈnoːfɐ]), on the river Leine, is the capital of the federal state of Lower Saxony (Niedersachsen), Germany.
In the 14th century the main churches of Hanover were built, as well as a city wall with three town gates to secure the city.
At the Congress of Vienna in 1814 George III elevated the electorate to the Kingdom of Hanover.
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 Hanover, Germany
In 1156 the town of Hanover belonged to a Count of Lauenrode and was an unimportant place.
The name 'Hanovere' was given to a group of farms on the banks of the Leine and was later passed on to the market-settlement founded by Count Hildebold between 1124 and 1141.
A lot of important buildings in Hanover are based on his plans, like the Leineschloß, the Castle of Herrenhausen (destroyed in the war), the Opera House, Waterloo Square and the Central Station.
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 Historical Flags (Hanover, Germany)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Hanover is not a Land of the Federal Republic of Germany anymore.
Both branches used in their arms the two lions of Brunswick (said to be granted by the English king to his son in law, the duke of Brunswick in the thirteenth century), the blue lion of Lüneburg and the white horse [on red] of (Lower) Saxony.
Ernst August I, who succeeded to the throne of Hanover in 1837 at the death of William IV (of Great Britain and Hanover), was the Duke of Cumberland and his successors through Ernst August II continued using the title.
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 Hanover Centennial, 1869-1969
Gerat Henry Hollenberg was born in the province of Hanover, Germany, Dec. 19, 1823, son of a farmer, Rudolph Hollenberg.
Hanover township is one of the oldest townships in Washington County.
Hollenberg was born in the Province of Hanover, Germany, on December 19, 1823.
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 AllRefer.com - Hanover, former kingdom and province, Germany, Germany (German Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
The marriage of Ernest Augustus to Sophia, granddaughter of James I of England, brought (1714) the English throne to his son, Elector George Louis (George I of England).
At the accession (1837) of Queen Victoria in England, Hanover was separated from the British crown because of the Salic law of succession.
Ernest Augustus, son of George III, became king of Hanover and began his reign by rescinding the liberal Hanoverian constitution of 1833, thus evoking the well-known protest of the seven professors at GOttingen; the Revolution of 1848 forced him to grant a liberal constitution.
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 Encyclopedia: Hanover
Hanover (officially Region Hannover) is a district in Lower Saxony, Germany.
Hanover is a town in the Canadian province of Ontario, located in southern Grey County.
Hanover, a small town in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa, is named after Hanover in Germany.
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 Discover Hannover, Travel to Germany   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Hanover (in German: Hannover), on the Leine river, is the capital of the state of Lower Saxony (Niedersachsen) in Germany.
There are several universities in Hanover: Hanover Conservatory, Hanover Medical School, School of Veterinary Medicine Hanover, the University of Hanover, and the University of Applied Science and Arts in Hanover: Fachhochschule Hannover.
Herrenhausen is a quarter of the German city Hanover which is famous for its Grosser Garten (a Baroque garden in Hanover, part of the royal heritage of the King of Hanover.
www.magicaljourneys.com /Germany/germany-discover-hanover.html   (754 words)

  
 Hanover --  Encyclopædia Britannica
Founded in 1720 and named for the elector of Hanover (afterward King George I of England), it is known for its association with Patrick Henry, orator of the American Revolution, who was largely responsible for the...
Hanover is the seat of Dartmouth College (founded 1769) and the Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital.
(1884–1951), German physiologist, born in Hanover; professor University of Kiel 1912–24; director Kaiser Wilhelm Institute of Physiology 1929–38, and at Research Centre Nationale 1938–40; received 1922 Nobel prize for discovery of relationship between oxygen consumption and the metabolism of lactic acid in muscles.
www.britannica.com /eb/article-9039162   (782 words)

  
 VIA Online: World's Fair 2000: Hanover, Germany
The Bureau International des Expositions in Paris selected Germany because its proposal was a standout for its progressive, innovatative, and environmentally conscious approach.
The ambitiousness of these designs is all the more impressive when you consider that Germany has requested that participants submit a detailed after-use plan for their structures—both in the name of sustainability and to avoid an "exposition graveyard" like the one left behind from the '92 event in Seville.
In Hanover alone, nearly every attraction has received a face-lift, from the dreamily ornate town hall to the manicured hedgerows and baroque fountains of the Herrenhausen Gardens.
www.viamagazine.com /top_stories/articles/worldsfair00.asp   (1767 words)

  
 Twin city Hanover (Germany)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Though the first records of Hanover only date back to around 1150, settlement of the historic city centre can be traced back to the 10th century.
Hanover was granted the rights of a town in 1241 and in 1636 it became a seat of royal power and later an independent kingdom.
Hanover is home to the headquarters or branches of many important industrial companies.
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 U.S. Delegation of Exhibitors to "CEO Program at Biotechnica '03" - Hanover, Germany - October 7-9.2003
Germany's model of matching private capital with state funding has placed Germany as the market leader of the biotech industry in Europe.
Germany's current globalization climate yields a high potential for in-licensing German start-up technology, biotech-to-biotech consolidations and out-licensing to Germany's big pharmaceutical industry.
Hanover is the heart of Germany's medical industry, and one of Germany's larger biotech centers.
www.ita.doc.gov /doctm/biotechnica03_germany_1003.html   (707 words)

  
 Royal Family of Europe - pafg190 - Generated by Personal Ancestral File
Ernst August of HANOVER [Parents] was born on 26 Feb 1954 in Hanover, Lower Saxony, Germany.
Ernest Augustus Prince of HANOVER [Parents] was born on 18 Mar 1914 in Brunswick, Braunschweig, Lower Saxony, Germany.
Ludwig Rudolph Prince of HANOVER was born on 28 Nov 1955 in Hannover, Niedersachsen, Germany.
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 Architectural Review, The: Systems Analysis - Hanover, Germany's International Trade Fair administration tower - Brief ...
This sophisticated stubby tower at the Hanover trade-fair grounds was built as a permanent exposition of Expo 2000's theme Man-Nature-Technology, showing the best environmental control techniques of the turn of the century.
Hanover, an otherwise unexceptional small town in Germany, received two economic boosts post-1945; the establishment of West Germany's largest trade fair organization and the decision to extend and renovate the grounds with both temporary and permanent buildings for the millennial Expo (AR October 2000).
The Hanover Trade Fair administration building facade is made up of lightweight, non load-bearing external wall elements, developed from studies Herzog and his team have been working on since 1978.
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 Germany Travel Information | Lonely Planet Destination Guide
Germany wears its riches well: elegant big-city charm, small picture-postcard towns, pagan-inspired harvest festivals, a wealth of art and culture and the perennial pleasures of huge tracts of forest, delightful castles and fine wine and beer are all there for the savouring.
When To Go Germany is a fine destination year-round, but most people visit between May and September when sunny skies are most likely and much of life moves outdoors.
Beer gardens and cafes bustle at all hours; outdoor events and festivals enliven cities and villages; and hiking, cycling and swimming are popular pursuits - at least as long as the weather plays along.
www.lonelyplanet.com /worldguide/destinations/europe/germany   (452 words)

  
 Cheap Hanover Car Rental Guide from Kemwel
The capital of Lower Saxony, Hanover is best known for hosting the world's largest international trade exhibition at the Hanover Fairgrounds, attracting over 2.5 million people every year.
Hanover began its documented history in 1180, but its name was virtually unheard of until the 16th century as the Protestant Reformation swept the region.
Made into a kingdom in 1814, Hanover was eventually annexed by Prussia and went on to become a powerful industrial center.
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 CEBIT 2005
HANOVER, GERMANY (03/10/2005) - Representatives from developing countries and mature markets came to loggerheads Wednesday over how to spur IT industry growth, with emerging markets pushing for further globalization while established markets looked inward.
HANOVER, GERMANY (03/10/2005) - German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder officially opened the world's largest trade show in Hanover, Germany, Wednesday night with an address as wide-ranging as the technologies that Cebit has on show.
DÜSSELDORF, GERMANY (03/06/2005) - Consumers should have a lot to see at the stands of numerous telecommunications equipment makers and service providers exhibiting at this year's Cebit trade show in Hanover, Germany.
www.pcworldmalta.com /specials/cebit05   (282 words)

  
 Hanover Region   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
After Hanover dropped the first game 27-25, Zach Phillips led the Hawks to three straight victories...
Hanover, NH (U-WIRE) -- Dartmouth equestrian tied for second with Mount Ida College at...
Hanover (German Hannover) is the one of the four Regierungsbezirke of Lower Saxony, Germany, located in the south of the state around the city of Hanover.
www.wikiverse.org /hanover-region   (178 words)

  
 destination hanover, hanover travel guide, hanover city guid   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The capital of the state of Lower Saxony, Hanover is situated on the Leine River and the Mittelland Canal, at the very edge of the North German Plain.
A major industrial town, Hanover manufactures cars among other products and is also the venue for the annual German industries Fair ('The Hannover Fair’), perhaps the most important industrial exposition in Germany.
In addition to these, Hanover has a number of old and interesting churches - the Marktkirche, with its distinctive spire, is among the best known, graveyards and even new buildings (the high-domed Town Hall, with its gold-plated roof, is probably one of the most prominent landmarks in the city).
www.journeymart.com /DExplorer/Europe/Germany/Hanover   (357 words)

  
 Hanover, Michigan 49241 - InfoMI.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Hanover is located in southwestern Jackson County in the township by the same name.
This town was first settled by Henry Wickman in 1836 who mover here from Hanover, Germany.
Today Hanover retains its small-town atmosphere, its economy supported by small businesses along the main street area, and its location as a commuter town to Jackson, approximately 12 miles northeast.
www.multimag.com /city/mi/hanover   (128 words)

  
 Hanover Germany - Hotels - compare prices, reviews and buy at NexTag - Price - Review
Apartment-World Hanover offers serviced apartments and Bed and Breakfast rooms with private land lords all over the city and in the...
Located inbetween Hanover city center and Hanover airport, the Fora Hotel Hanover is ideal for clients travelling on business and leisure....
The 3 star Mercure Walsrode in the Luneburg Heath is located on the leafy edge of Walsrode between the commercial cities...
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 CEBIT-Hanover, Germany
Traveling in Germany you would quickly be reacquainted with the deadly fag.
Although the Sonys and Brauns were represented, the top money prizes went to design students for a breast pump, a grave stone, a suite of household articles and a one-handed electric sander.
If you are passing through Northern Germany next March, and you are of the technical persuasion, CEBIT offers more tech with more variety than anyone could wish for, a godhead for gearheads.
www.connectedtraveler.com /CEBIT-Hanover.html   (888 words)

  
 Hanover, Germany from All Airports - Flight Comparison.co.uk
The flights to Hanover may not be available at the listed price on the particular dates you wish to travel - they may even only be available for a day or two during the month.
Hannover, Germany, is a city many glance over and dont think much of.
Its not the busiest city in Germany and definitely does not get the crowds of tourists that cities like Frankfurt and Hamburg, however, Hannover holds its own quite well when you take into consideration the amount of wonderful attractions and the lush scenery that it provides for traveler...
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 Hanover News - Headlines   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Lower Saxony’s capital Hanover is not exactly a world soccer metropolis, even if it has been a breeding ground for many top players.
HANOVER, GERMANY - German scientists criticized Thursday public ignorance about avian influenza, saying it was being overlooked in the current scare that the virus only rarely infects humans.
One would imagine that there is a Berlin estate agent sitting somewhere in the German capital scratching his or her head incredulously at this moment.
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 Notrof, Nodolf, Nodorft, Nodurft, Nothdurft Family History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Louis Rudolph Nodolf, born 14 Feb 1842 in Ammenhausen, Kingdom of Hanover and married Caroline Wilhelmine Louise Steinhoff, born 31 Mar 1844 in Wetteborn, Kingdom of Hanover and died 9 Sep 1917 in Platteburg, WI.
John Fredinand Nodorft born 1818 in Ohlenrode, Germany married in 1843 to Caroline Muller and came to Platteville, Wisconsin in 1869 with his son Ferdinand born 1843.
William Nodurft born 1829 in Ohlenrode, Germany and his wife Wilhelmina "Minnie" (Opperman) came to Platteville, Wisconsin in 1859 with their son William.
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 HANOVER (GERMANY) SOCCER STADIUM PREPARES FOR 2006 WORLD CUP WITH EV® - Features - Electrovoice
Both the sound reinforcement and the alarm systems for the newly renovated AWD Arena in Hanover, Germany, were supplied by EVI Audio, the European wing of Telex Communications.
The first soccer match in the fully modernized arena was Mexico v Japan in the Federation Cup on the 16th June.
Hanover, Germany (June 2005): Sixty-three million euro has been spent preparing the AWD Arena in Hanover for the 2006 World Cup; the 49,000-seater stadium now complies fully with FIFA regulations.
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 Kestner-Museum in Hanover, Germany
The lawyer August Kestner (1777-1853) lived as a diplomat of the Hanover king house in Rome for many years, where he gathered an extensive collection of antique art.
Its nephew gave the works of art to the city of Hanover in 1882.
Together with the 1887 acquired art collection of the printer and Hanover senator Friedrich Culemann they form the basic stick of the today's collection of the museum, which was opened 1889.
www.alfeld.de /wrisbergholzen/kestner-museum-e.htm   (208 words)

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