Großwallstadt
Encyclopedia
Großwallstadt is a community in the Miltenberg district
in the Regierungsbezirk
of Lower Franconia
(Unterfranken) in Bavaria
, Germany
.
The community has only the Gemarkung (traditional rural cadastral area) of Großwallstadt.
, Großwallstadt passed at Secularization
in 1803 to the newly formed Principality of Aschaffenburg
, with which it passed in 1814 (by this time it had become a department of the Grand Duchy of Frankfurt) to Bavaria.
).
Municipal taxes in 1999 amounted to €3,222,000 (converted), of which net business taxes amounted to €1,522,000.
might be described thus: Gules a crown with two arches pearled ensigned with a cross Or, the whole surmounted by the letter W argent.
Although the example in this article appears purple (which would be “purpure” in English heraldry
), the German blazon
clearly states In Rot… (that is, “In red…”). Hence, the word “gules” has been used above.
The arms come from an emblem from 1755 that was on the parish church’s façade. The crown and the W refer to the community’s former names of Königswallstadt (“King’s Wallstadt”) and Wallstadt Regis (the same, regis being the Latin
genitive of rex – “king”). The tincture
s argent and gules (silver and red) refer to the community’s feudal overlord, the Archbishopric of Mainz
.
The arms have been borne since 1957.
. The club was German Bundesliga Champions in 1978.
and forestry
in 1998. In producing businesses this was 801, and in trade and transport
102. In other areas, 139 workers on the social welfare contribution rolls were employed, and 1,536 such workers worked from home. There were 16 processing businesses. Three businesses were in construction.
The biggest employer, with roughly 1,000 employees is Ciba Vision
GmbH, which deals in research, development, manufacture and marketing of contact lens
es and products for their care.
Miltenberg (district)
Miltenberg is an administrative district in Bavaria, Germany. It is bounded by the city of Aschaffenburg, the districts of Aschaffenburg and Main-Spessart, and the states of Baden-Württemberg and Hesse .-History:During the Middle Ages there was continuous...
in the Regierungsbezirk
Regierungsbezirk
In Germany, a Government District, in German: Regierungsbezirk – is a subdivision of certain federal states .They are above the Kreise, Landkreise, and kreisfreie Städte...
of Lower Franconia
Lower Franconia
Lower Franconia is one of the three administrative regions of Franconia in Bavaria , Germany ....
(Unterfranken) in Bavaria
Bavaria
Bavaria, formally the Free State of Bavaria is a state of Germany, located in the southeast of Germany. With an area of , it is the largest state by area, forming almost 20% of the total land area of Germany...
, Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
.
Location
Großwallstadt lies in the Bavarian Lower Main (Bayerischer Untermain) Region.The community has only the Gemarkung (traditional rural cadastral area) of Großwallstadt.
History
As part of the Archbishopric of MainzArchbishopric of Mainz
The Archbishopric of Mainz or Electorate of Mainz was an influential ecclesiastic and secular prince-bishopric in the Holy Roman Empire between 780–82 and 1802. In the Roman Catholic Church hierarchy, the Archbishop of Mainz was the primas Germaniae, the substitute of the Pope north of the Alps...
, Großwallstadt passed at Secularization
Secularization
Secularization is the transformation of a society from close identification with religious values and institutions toward non-religious values and secular institutions...
in 1803 to the newly formed Principality of Aschaffenburg
Principality of Aschaffenburg
The Principality of Aschaffenburg was a principality of the Holy Roman Empire and the Confederation of the Rhine from 1803–10. Its capital was Aschaffenburg....
, with which it passed in 1814 (by this time it had become a department of the Grand Duchy of Frankfurt) to Bavaria.
Population development
Within town limits, 3,011 inhabitants were counted in 1970, 3,345 in 1987 and in 2005 4,091.Politics
The mayor is Roland Eppig (FW). In 2008 he succeeded Reinhold Köhler (CSUChristian Social Union of Bavaria
The Christian Social Union in Bavaria is a Christian democratic and conservative political party in Germany. It operates only in the state of Bavaria, while its sister party, the Christian Democratic Union , operates in the other 15 states of Germany...
).
Municipal taxes in 1999 amounted to €3,222,000 (converted), of which net business taxes amounted to €1,522,000.
Coat of arms
The community’s armsCoat of arms
A coat of arms is a unique heraldic design on a shield or escutcheon or on a surcoat or tabard used to cover and protect armour and to identify the wearer. Thus the term is often stated as "coat-armour", because it was anciently displayed on the front of a coat of cloth...
might be described thus: Gules a crown with two arches pearled ensigned with a cross Or, the whole surmounted by the letter W argent.
Although the example in this article appears purple (which would be “purpure” in English heraldry
Heraldry
Heraldry is the profession, study, or art of creating, granting, and blazoning arms and ruling on questions of rank or protocol, as exercised by an officer of arms. Heraldry comes from Anglo-Norman herald, from the Germanic compound harja-waldaz, "army commander"...
), the German blazon
Blazon
In heraldry and heraldic vexillology, a blazon is a formal description of a coat of arms, flag or similar emblem, from which the reader can reconstruct the appropriate image...
clearly states In Rot… (that is, “In red…”). Hence, the word “gules” has been used above.
The arms come from an emblem from 1755 that was on the parish church’s façade. The crown and the W refer to the community’s former names of Königswallstadt (“King’s Wallstadt”) and Wallstadt Regis (the same, regis being the Latin
Latin
Latin is an Italic language originally spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. It, along with most European languages, is a descendant of the ancient Proto-Indo-European language. Although it is considered a dead language, a number of scholars and members of the Christian clergy speak it fluently, and...
genitive of rex – “king”). The tincture
Tincture (heraldry)
In heraldry, tinctures are the colours used to emblazon a coat of arms. These can be divided into several categories including light tinctures called metals, dark tinctures called colours, nonstandard colours called stains, furs, and "proper". A charge tinctured proper is coloured as it would be...
s argent and gules (silver and red) refer to the community’s feudal overlord, the Archbishopric of Mainz
Archbishopric of Mainz
The Archbishopric of Mainz or Electorate of Mainz was an influential ecclesiastic and secular prince-bishopric in the Holy Roman Empire between 780–82 and 1802. In the Roman Catholic Church hierarchy, the Archbishop of Mainz was the primas Germaniae, the substitute of the Pope north of the Alps...
.
The arms have been borne since 1957.
Sport
TV 1888 Großwallstadt is the only Bavarian representative in the men’s Handball-BundesligaBundesliga (handball)
The Handball-Bundesliga is the top German professional handball league. The league has been sponsored by Toyota since 2007 and therefore the league is called the Toyota Handball-Bundesliga...
. The club was German Bundesliga Champions in 1978.
Economy and infrastructure
According to official statistics, there were 29 workers on the social welfare contribution rolls working in agricultureAgriculture
Agriculture is the cultivation of animals, plants, fungi and other life forms for food, fiber, and other products used to sustain life. Agriculture was the key implement in the rise of sedentary human civilization, whereby farming of domesticated species created food surpluses that nurtured the...
and forestry
Forestry
Forestry is the interdisciplinary profession embracing the science, art, and craft of creating, managing, using, and conserving forests and associated resources in a sustainable manner to meet desired goals, needs, and values for human benefit. Forestry is practiced in plantations and natural stands...
in 1998. In producing businesses this was 801, and in trade and transport
Transport
Transport or transportation is the movement of people, cattle, animals and goods from one location to another. Modes of transport include air, rail, road, water, cable, pipeline, and space. The field can be divided into infrastructure, vehicles, and operations...
102. In other areas, 139 workers on the social welfare contribution rolls were employed, and 1,536 such workers worked from home. There were 16 processing businesses. Three businesses were in construction.
The biggest employer, with roughly 1,000 employees is Ciba Vision
CIBA Vision
CIBA VISION is a company that researches, develops, and manufactures contact lenses and lens care products. A Novartis company, it is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia in the Johns Creek Technology Park. Manufacturing plants are also located in Germany, Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia...
GmbH, which deals in research, development, manufacture and marketing of contact lens
Contact lens
A contact lens, or simply contact, is a lens placed on the eye. They are considered medical devices and can be worn to correct vision, for cosmetic or therapeutic reasons. In 2004, it was estimated that 125 million people use contact lenses worldwide, including 28 to 38 million in the United...
es and products for their care.
Transport
Großwallstadt lies on the Fränkischer Rotwein Wanderweg (“Franconian Red Wine Hiking Trail”)Education
As of 2005 the following institutions existed in Großwallstadt:- KindergartenKindergartenA kindergarten is a preschool educational institution for children. The term was created by Friedrich Fröbel for the play and activity institute that he created in 1837 in Bad Blankenburg as a social experience for children for their transition from home to school...
s: 200 places with 174 children - Primary schools: 1 with 17 teachers and 347 pupils
Famous people
- Norbert GeisNorbert GeisNorbert Geis is a German politician. He is a member of the CSU.Geis studied Philosophy, Theology and Law at the Universities of Freiburg and Würzburg...
(b. 13 January 1939), politician (CSUChristian Social Union of BavariaThe Christian Social Union in Bavaria is a Christian democratic and conservative political party in Germany. It operates only in the state of Bavaria, while its sister party, the Christian Democratic Union , operates in the other 15 states of Germany...
) - Manfred HofmannManfred HofmannManfred Hofmann is a former West German handball player who competed in the 1976 Summer Olympics.In 1976 he was part of the West German team which finished fourth in the Olympic tournament. He played five matches as goalkeeper.-References:...
(b. 30 January 1948), former world-class German handball goalkeeper