Württemberg

geographical name

Würt·​tem·​berg ˈwər-təm-ˌbərg How to pronounce Württemberg (audio)
ˈwu̇r-;
ˈvᵫr-təm-ˌberk
region of southwestern Germany between Baden and Bavaria; chief city Stuttgart

Note: Württemberg was once a duchy, then a kingdom (1813–1918), then a state (1918–45). From 1945 to 1951 it was divided: the southern part was joined with Hohenzollern to form the state of Württemberg-Hohenzollern and the northern part was joined with northern Baden to form the state of Württemberg-Baden . Since 1951 Württemberg has been part of Baden-Württemberg state.

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“Württemberg.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/W%C3%BCrttemberg. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

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