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Aargau Barony

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Aargau Barony

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-[[File:Aarau Coat of Arms.jpg|right|245px|thumb|Aarau Coat of Arms]]
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 '''Aarau''' is a town in the Principality of [[Berne|Berne]], situated on the Aar River, in the Aar Valley at the foot of the [[Jura Mountains]], 41 miles northeast of Berne. It serves as an important regional hub, with a history shaped by both Swiss and German influences. The town's architecture reflects its medieval past, with well-preserved half-timbered houses, narrow alleys and stone fortifications. The Rathaus, an ancient tower, stands as a remnant of Aarau's municipal heritage, alongside other quaint buildings that lend the town a picturesque character. A notable feature of Aarau is its large cantonal library, which houses an extensive collection of rare manuscripts and incunabula, making it a center for scholarly activity. The presence of this library has attracted scribes, clerics and learned men, making Aarau a place of study and quiet contemplation.
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-'''Aarau''' is a town in the Principality of [[Berne (principality)|Berne]], situated on the Aar River, in the Aar Valley at the foot of the Jura Mountains, 41 mi. northeast of Berne.  Aarau has a large cantonal library with rare manuscripts and incunabula (books printed using metal type before the year 1500).  An ancient tower, the Rathaus, and other quaint buildings give it a picturesque aspect.
+'''Aarau''' is a town in the Principality of [[Berne|Berne]], situated on the Aar River, in the Aar Valley at the foot of the [[Jura Mountains]], 41 miles northeast of Berne. It serves as an important regional hub, with a history shaped by both Swiss and German influences. The town's architecture reflects its medieval past, with well-preserved half-timbered houses, narrow alleys and stone fortifications. The Rathaus, an ancient tower, stands as a remnant of Aarau's municipal heritage, alongside other quaint buildings that lend the town a picturesque character. A notable feature of Aarau is its large cantonal library, which houses an extensive collection of rare manuscripts and incunabula, making it a center for scholarly activity. The presence of this library has attracted scribes, clerics and learned men, making Aarau a place of study and quiet contemplation.
-Goods produced in and around Aarau include iron<sup><small>2R</small></sup>, salt, cotton and silk cloth, cement, bells<sup><small>2R</small></sup>, precision tools and knives.  Population (c.1650), 1,353.
+== Barony ==
-====== Aargau Barony ======
+Historically, Aargau was a contested territory, with the Habsburgs establishing their influence over the region before it was seized by Berne in 1415. The ruins of Habsburg Castle, once the seat of the dynasty that would come to dominate the Holy Roman Empire, stand as a reminder of the Barony's storied past. Originally built around 1020, the castle served as the ancestral seat of the Habsburg family before being sacked and destroyed during the Thirty Years' War. The nearby town of Habsburg, which had once held municipal rights granted by Rudolph of Habsburg, was abandoned following the castle's destruction, and as of 1650, it has not been rebuilt. The ruins remain a place of local interest, drawing occasional visitors, treasure seekers and historians.
-Surrounding the town of Aarau is the '''Barony of Aargau''', extending from the core of the Aar Valley to the north across the Jura Mountains, to the Rhine River, and to the south over the adjacent Swiss Plateau.  The area is 542 sq.m.  It's population is concentrated in the Aar Valley, its side branches and along the Rhine, and is mainly concerned with fruit-growing.  The Barony became subject to Berne in 1415.  Pop., 4,547.
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-'''Aarau''' is a town in the Principality of [[Berne (principality)|Berne]], situated on the Aar River, in the Aar Valley at the foot of the Jura Mountains, 41 mi. northeast of Berne.  Aarau has a large cantonal library with rare manuscrips and incunabula (books printed using metal type before the year 1500).  An ancient tower, the Rathaus, and other quaint buildings give it a picturesque aspect.
+'''Aarau''' is a town in the Principality of [[Berne (principality)|Berne]], situated on the Aar River, in the Aar Valley at the foot of the Jura Mountains, 41 mi. northeast of Berne.  Aarau has a large cantonal library with rare manuscripts and incunabula (books printed using metal type before the year 1500).  An ancient tower, the Rathaus, and other quaint buildings give it a picturesque aspect.
 Goods produced in and around Aarau include iron<sup><small>2R</small></sup>, salt, cotton and silk cloth, cement, bells<sup><small>2R</small></sup>, precision tools and knives.  Population (c.1650), 1,353.

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	The Barony includes the ruins of Habsburg Castle, destroyed during the Thirty Years' War, along with the town of the same name, which was not rebuilt prior to 1650. The castle was originally built about 1020; the town was granted municipal rights by Rudolph of Habsburg, and was seized from the Habsburg family along with the rest of the Barony.		The Barony includes the ruins of Habsburg Castle, destroyed during the Thirty Years' War, along with the town of the same name, which was not rebuilt prior to 1650. The castle was originally built about 1020; the town was granted municipal rights by Rudolph of Habsburg, and was seized from the Habsburg family along with the rest of the Barony.
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 Goods produced in and around Aarau include iron<sup><small>2R</small></sup>, salt, cotton and silk cloth, cement, bells<sup><small>2R</small></sup>, precision tools and knives.  Population (c.1650), 1,353.
-===== Aargau Barony =====
+====== Aargau Barony ======
 Surrounding the town of Aarau is the '''Barony of Aargau''', extending from the core of the Aar Valley to the north across the Jura Mountains, to the Rhine River, and to the south over the adjacent Swiss Plateau.  The area is 542 sq.m.  It's population is concentrated in the Aar Valley, its side branches and along the Rhine, and is mainly concerned with fruit-growing.  The Barony became subject to Berne in 1415.  Pop., 4,547.
 The Barony includes the ruins of Habsburg Castle, destroyed during the Thirty Years' War, along with the town of the same name, which was not rebuilt prior to 1650.  The castle was originally built about 1020; the town was granted municipal rights by Rudolph of Habsburg, and was seized from the Habsburg family along with the rest of the Barony.

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	The Barony includes the ruins of Habsburg Castle, destroyed during the Thirty Years' War, along with the town of the same name, which was not rebuilt prior to 1650. The castle was originally built about 1020; the town was granted municipal rights by Rudolph of Habsburg, and was seized from the Habsburg family along with the rest of the Barony.		The Barony includes the ruins of Habsburg Castle, destroyed during the Thirty Years' War, along with the town of the same name, which was not rebuilt prior to 1650. The castle was originally built about 1020; the town was granted municipal rights by Rudolph of Habsburg, and was seized from the Habsburg family along with the rest of the Barony.
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		+	[[File:Aarau Coat of Arms.jpg\|right\|245px\|thumb\|Aarau Coat of Arms]]
	'''Aarau''' is a town in the Principality of [[Berne (principality)\|Berne]], situated on the Aar River, in the Aar Valley at the foot of the Jura Mountains, 41 mi. northeast of Berne. Aarau has a large cantonal library with rare manuscrips and incunabula (books printed using metal type before the year 1500). An ancient tower, the Rathaus, and other quaint buildings give it a picturesque aspect.		'''Aarau''' is a town in the Principality of [[Berne (principality)\|Berne]], situated on the Aar River, in the Aar Valley at the foot of the Jura Mountains, 41 mi. northeast of Berne. Aarau has a large cantonal library with rare manuscrips and incunabula (books printed using metal type before the year 1500). An ancient tower, the Rathaus, and other quaint buildings give it a picturesque aspect.