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Bamberg (bäm`bĕrk), city (1994 pop. 70,770), Bavaria, S Germany, a port on the Regnitz River. It is an industrial and commercial center; its manufactures include textiles, electrical equipment, clothing, machinery, and beer. Bamberg was the capital of a powerful ecclesiastical state from 1007 to 1802. In 1803 it passed to Bavaria. Noteworthy buildings in the picturesque city include the cathedral (built mostly in the 13th cent.), which includes the tombs of Emperor Henry II and Pope Clement II; a Gothic church (14th cent.); and two episcopal residences (16th and 18th cent.). It is the seat of a Roman Catholic archbishopric and has a museum of natural history. Bamberg a town in S Germany, in N Bavaria: seat of independent prince-bishops of the Holy Roman Empire (1007--1802). Pop.: 69 899 (2003 est.) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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To respond to the concerns expressed by families and parents regarding their adolescent's substance abuse, the authors designed the eight-session BEST curriculum (Blyth, Bamberg & Toumbourou 2000). Catholic Archbishop Ludwig Schick from Bamberg has sent his best wishes to the couple saying that he hopes for good relations in the future. The Cologne Cardinal has since led several German bishops, including those of Regensburg, Eichstaett, Speyer and the Archbishop of Bamberg in organizing a forum of tradition-minded priests and lay people to discuss the form of future conferences (The Tablet, June 20, July 10, 2004; Prairie Messenger, June 20, 2004). |
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