Lauenburg

[ lou-uhn-burg ]

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noun

a region in Schleswig-Holstein, in NW Germany: duchy under German rulers 1260–1689; later part of Prussia.

The next day, an express arrived from the Duke of Lauenburg, announcing his approach.

The capital is Ratzeburg, and there are two other towns, Mlln and Lauenburg.

In 1890 Prince Bismarck received the title of duke of Lauenburg.

On his retirement the emperor created him duke of Lauenburg, but he never used the title, which was not inherited by his son.

In 1871 the emperor presented him with a large part of the domains of the duchy of Lauenburg.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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