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  THURGAU - LoveToKnow Article on THURGAU   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Thurgau had hoped, but in vain, to be admitted in 1499 a full member of the Confederation.
Thurgau thus became a canton of parity, as it is to this day.
In 1798 Thurgau became free, and was one of the nineteen cantons of the Helvetic republic, being formally received (like the other subject lands) as a full member of the Swiss Confederation ~fl 1803 by the Act of Mediation.
www.1911encyclopedia.org /T/TH/THURGAU.htm   (1099 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Thurgau, Switzerland (Swiss Political Geography) - Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Bordered in the north by Lake Constance and watered by the Thur River, Thurgau is a fertile and cultivated region.
Thurgau was acquired (1264) by the Hapsburgs and was conquered (1460) by the Swiss cantons; it was ruled by the cantons until 1798, when the French invaded Switzerland.
In 1803 it became a canton of Switzerland.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/T/Thurgau.html   (202 words)

  
 Thurgau - free-definition
Overall, the size of the Thurgau was larger, but during the Middle Ages the canton became smaller in size.
The Swiss confederation allied with ten freed bailiwicks of the former Toggenburg seized the lands of the Thurgau from the Habsburgs in 1460.
In 1803 the canton of Thurgau became a member of the Swiss confederation.
www.netlexikon.akademie.de /TG.html   (400 words)

  
 Thurgau
Thurgau Canton is directly linked to the rest of Switzerland and neighbouring countries (Germany / Austria / Liechtenstein) by two motorways.
The proximity of the airport makes Thurgau attractive to companies with strong foreign contacts - a fact confirmed by the growing number of internationally active holding, management and engineering companies that have already opted for Thurgau.
The promotion of business and industrial development in Thurgau means fast, efficient and free consulting services regarding business location, company structure and organization, and project management.
www.high-tech-center.ch /english/umgebung/thurgau/index1.html   (401 words)

  
 Das Eishockeystadion in Olten
Die anfangs eher skeptische Bevölkerung des Kantons Thurgau begann mehr und mehr sich mit dem HC Thurgau zu identifizieren, der den Spielbetrieb durch eine Lizensübernahme in der ersten Liga begann (der dritthöchsten Spielklasse hinter der NLA und NLB).
The HC Thurgau established itself in the NLB and came close to the NLA twice in the 90s, loosing in the playoff-semifinals each time (the 2nd time against their arch-rival SC Herisau which managed to advance to the NLA for a short period of time).
Nevertheless the fans of the HC Thurgau are known for creating a special atmosphere at their games (at least those who still remain) so that a visit should add nicely to each vacation in the area.
www.hockeyarenas.com /stadien/hct/thurgauenglish.htm   (768 words)

  
 Old Swiss Confederacy - Open Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
The confederation conquered the Habsburg Thurgau in the 1460s, which became a commonly administered property.
The Tagsatzung dealt with all inter-cantonal affairs and also served as the final arbitral court to settle disputes between member states, or to decide on sanctions against dissenting members, as happened in the Old Zürich War.
It also organized and oversaw the administration of the commons such as the County of Baden, the Thurgau, in the Rhine valley between Lake Constance and Chur, or those in the Ticino.
open-encyclopedia.com /Old_Swiss_Confederacy   (4650 words)

  
 International Civic Heraldry - Switzerland - Schweizer Wappen/Armorial de Suisse - KANTON THURGAU
The arms of Thurgau are based on the arms of the Counts of Kyburg.
In 1264 Count Hartmann IV died and the possessions in Thurgau were inherited by his nephew, Rudolf of Habsburg, King of the Holy Roman Empire (now Germany).
The changes in the rule over Thurgau did not affect the arms until 1798, when the French conquered the area.
www.ngw.nl /int/zwi/kanton/thurgau.htm   (462 words)

  
 PRESS RELEASE September 15, 2004: Thurgau Well on its Way Thanks to Prudent Locational Policy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
It is true that its industry structure is geared towards less value creation intensive industries, or towards industries that are subject to strong structural changes, which limit the growth potential of value creation.
However, canton Thurgau possesses above-average locational quality, a healthy population structure, and sufficient flexibility to enable improvements to its general framework.
This is one of the conclusions of the new regional study produced by Credit Suisse for the economic region Thurgau.
www.credit-suisse.com /en/news/pa_mr_browser_en.jsp?ns=36324   (139 words)

  
 WHKMLA : Swiss Conquest of the (Habsburg) Thurgau, 1460
WHKMLA : Swiss Conquest of the (Habsburg) Thurgau, 1460
Duke Sigismund of Habsburg - ruler of the Habsburg lands on the Upper Rhine (Sundgau, Breisgau etc.) sought to extend and intensify his authority, and got in conflict with Nicholas of Cusa, bishop of Brixen.
Within the Swiss Federation, the Thurgau was treated as a subject territory (until 1798).
www.zum.de /whkmla/military/15cen/thurgau1460.html   (143 words)

  
 Cantina La Vis - Trentino DOC Müller Thurgau “Maso Roncador”   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Müller Thurgau came to Trentino around the fifties and found its ideal habitat in Valle di Cembra, especially in the classic area along the “Wine Road”.
This selection of Müller Thurgau has a bright, golden, straw yellow colour of notable intensity.
The aromatic intensity of the nose is immediately apparent; the floral and green sensations are supported by a hint of fruitiness which highlights its fragrance and persistency.
www.la-vis.com /eng/vini.php?idl=3&id=27   (182 words)

  
 Wine of the Week: ’01 La Vis Trentino Muller-Thurgau Maso Rocador $12.99
Muller-Thurgau is the wine world’s most famous and most established crossing, at least of the varietals presently made into wine.
The crossing was arranged in 1882 by a Dr. Hermann Muller who was born in the Swiss Canton of Thurgau.
His understandable goal was to combine the quality of the Riesling grape with the viticultural reliability, especially the early ripening, of the Silvaner.
www.pjwine.com /html/wow_03_03_24.html   (229 words)

  
 Thurgau
Gastro Thurgau - Der Regionalverband für Hotellerie und Restauration informiert zu Verbandsleitung, Mitglieder, Ausbildung und Terminplan.
TG Vereine - Verzeichnis von Vereinen und Verbänden des Kanton Thurgau.
Mit Informationen und Dienstleistungen aus dem Thurgau und der Schweiz.
www.supercrawler.com /World/Deutsch/Regional/Europa/Schweiz/Thurgau   (85 words)

  
 Cantina La Vis - Trentino D.O.C. Müller Thurgau La Vis   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Müller Thurgau is a hybridization between Riesling Renano and Sylvaner.
It has been cultivated in the terraced vineyards of Valle di Cembra and Meano since the last century.
Müller Thurgau has a straw yellow colour with greenish lights and an intense, aromatic, subtly fruity perfume.
www.la-vis.com /eng/vini.php?idl=1&id=10   (176 words)

  
 Thurgau
20,300), capital of Thurgau canton, NE Switzerland, on the Murg River.
17,239), Thurgau canton, NE Switzerland, on the Lake of Konstanz.
Switzerland: Land and People - Land and People Between the Jura and the Central Alps, which occupy the southern section (more than...
www.factmonster.com /ce6/world/A0848646.html   (174 words)

  
 Trentino Müller Thurgau D.O.C.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Trentino Müller Thurgau D.O.C. Trentino Müller Thurgau D.O.C. The wine comes from the vine of the same name and was bred by the Swiss researcher Doctor Hermann Müller in 1882.
It is a white fruit variety due to a cross with Riesling and Silvaner.
This is why Müller Thurgau is cultivated on the small, steep, vine growing areas in the Cembra valley and on the hills around Trento.
www.casatamonfort.it /eng/vini/muller.htm   (365 words)

  
 Thurgau   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Thurgau, since 1294 a Habsburg possession, was conquered by the Swiss in 1461.
It became a Gemeine Herrschaft, ruled by Bern, Glarus, Luzern, Schwyz, Unterwalden, Uri, Zug and Zurich.
3 Mar 1798 Definitive liberation of Thurgau from the other cantons.
www.vdiest.nl /Europa/Switzerland/thurgau.htm   (102 words)

  
 Swiss Genealogy : Canton Thurgau   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
You are further invited to discuss your questions with other researchers interested in canton Thurgau on the "Genealogieforum Thurgau" (dialogue in German or French).
The archive is open to visitors to read; in order to be able to respond or start a new thread, however, registration (free of charge) is required.
When posting, please, keep in mind that only topics related to Thurgau should be placed here; for topics related to other regions, please, change to the corresponding canton or to the forum for Switzerland in general (dialogue in German or French).
www.eye.ch /swissgen/kant/tgallg-e.htm   (125 words)

  
 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Ulrich Zwingli
Zwingli came from a prominent family of the middle classes, and was the third of eight sons.
His father Ulrich was a district official of the little town of Wildhaus, and a cousin of his mother, Margaret Meili, was abbot of the Benedictine monastery in Fischingen in Thurgau.
A brother of the elder Zwingli, Bartholomew, was pastor of Wildhaus until 1487, but then became pastor and dean of Wesen on the Walensee.
www.newadvent.org /cathen/15772a.htm   (3234 words)

  
 SANTA MARGHERITA - Products: Semi-Sparkling Wines - Müller Thurgau - Atesino   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
The Müller Thurgau grape was created by Dr Hermann Müller Thurgau from a cross between the Riesling Renano and Sylvaner vines.
In 1986, Santa Margherita launched its semi-sparkling Müller Thurgau, which was immediately judged the finest in its class.
Thanks to Müller Thurgau Santa Margherita, this previously little-known grape variety has become very popular in Italy.
www.santamargherita.com /prodotti_e/frizzanti   (219 words)

  
 Delicious Italy - Müller Thurgau white wine   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
For us, Müller Thurgau is that white wine you always see on restaurant list across Italy and can never quite remember where its from.
It is neither the most expensive on the wine list nor the cheapest and its name is suitably vague as to not offend nor impress anyone.
The Teutonic sounding wine is celebrated every year with the Mostra di Müller Thurgau at Baselga di Pine in the Altopiano di Pinè Valle di Cembra.
www.deliciousitaly.com /Trentinodishes2.htm   (234 words)

  
 VirtualTourist.com - Nike333's Kanton Thurgau Travel Page
This is a nice river to do boattrips, to go swimming or just to relax and having a drink/dinner at one of the nice restaurants and bars direclty on the water
The autumn is a really good season to be in the Thurgau as the landscape apears in all kind of colors.
In Weinfelden, the city I'm born, there is every year an exhibition called WEGA with a lot of parties going on.
members.virtualtourist.com /m/437e9/48d   (303 words)

  
 Thurgau forums - TripAdvisor
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 Honeywood Winery
Muller-Thurgau's origins are shrouded in a mystery thicker than an Oregon fog.
It is known that Dr. Hermann Muller, from the Swiss state of Thurgau, presented his new grape cross, #58, to colleagues at Germany's Geisenheim University in 1882.
He completed his research on the cross at Wadensil, Switzerland.
www.honeywoodwinery.com /muller.asp   (390 words)

  
 Linea Classica - Muller Thurgau   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Soft notes of hay and mild nutmeg characterize the perfume that arises from its fine completeness.
Sensations that are also repeated on the palate, where this Müller Thurgau also shows its affable nature.
An uncomplicated wine of a simple style, fresh and easy to drink.
www.stmichael.it /inglese/cla_muller_thurgau.htm   (83 words)

  
 Hotel Bijou - Thurgau - Hotel Bijou Reviews - TripAdvisor
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 DiWineTaste - Alto Adige Müller Thurgau 2002, Elena Walch
DiWineTaste - Alto Adige Müller Thurgau 2002, Elena Walch
The wine shows a brilliant greenish yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent.
No part of this publication and of this WEB site may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, without permission in writing from DiWineTaste.
www.diwinetaste.com /english/WineForm.php?wd=00184   (192 words)

  
 Cheap Airline Tickets to Thurgau   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
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 VirtualTourist.com - Kanton Thurgau Tips - Pictures, Tips and Reviews
Home » Travel Guides » Europe » Switzerland »; Kanton Thurgau » Restaurants
He has a simple philosophy of the kitchen: Use local food of all kinds and you can't go wrong.
There have a lot of menues with fresh fish from the lake of constance, apples and whatever Thurgau has to offer
www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Europe/Switzerland/Kanton_Thurgau/Restaurants-Kanton_Thurgau-BR-1.html   (340 words)

  
 EVERYWINE.BIZ: ZENI MULLER THURGAU - AZ. AGR. ROBERTO ZENI - Trentino Muller Thurgau
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