Kyritz

Overview

History

• In the year 946 Kyritz was first mentioned in writing.
• In the year 1225 a Franciscan friary was established here
• In the year 1237 Kyritz received the Stendal town right. The town is situated in the area Prignitz, Slavic pregynica.
• In the 14th century Kyritz became a member of the Hanse. At this time the parish church St. Marien and the city wall were built. The church and rests of the city wall are still existing today.
• In the year 1488 the first Kyritzer Beer named "Mord und Totschlag" was brewed. The Beer is still brewed in Neuzelle.
• In 1600 count Hans Christoff von Königsmarck was born, a leading Swedish general in the Thirty Years' War who is most famous for conquering Prague in 1648.
• In the year 1626 800 Kyritzer people died due to the bubonic plague.
• In the 17th and 18th century half-timbered houses were built which still dominate the town center.
• From 1806 to 1814 French occupation. In 1814 the "Peace oak" was planted which is still on the market place in front of the town hall.

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