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Windisch (vĭn`dĭsh), town, Aargau canton, N Switzerland, on the Reuss River near its confluence with the Aare. Textiles and cables are made there. Originally a Helvetian settlement, it later became a Roman camp called Vindonissa. A Roman amphitheater, which accommodated over 10,000 spectators, has been excavated. Nearby are the remains of the once powerful monastery of Königsfelden, erected in 1310 on the site where Holy Roman Emperor Albert I had been murdered. The monastery church is a splendid example of Swiss Gothic architecture, with fine stained glass. 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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The introduction of children into the rite, a departure from or expansion of Numbers 19, is explained by Windisch in terms of purity: "Kinder sind reine Menschen" (Windisch: 348). ter Meulen J, Koulemou K, Wittekindt T, Windisch K, Strigl S, Conde S, et al. Fire Chief Fred Windisch notes, "When it comes to saving firefighters' lives, the SurvivalTag could be the most important development ever. |
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