Heidenheim an der Brenz (deu)

Heidenheim an der Brenz

Heidenheim an der Brenz ranks 2,443rd in number of biographies on Pantheon, behind Amasya, Târgu Mureș, and Maisons-Laffitte. Memorable people born in Heidenheim an der Brenz include Erwin Rommel, Walter Kasper, and Horst Blankenburg. Memorable people who died in Heidenheim an der Brenz include John Frederick, Duke of Württemberg. Heidenheim an der Brenz has been the birth place of many military personnels, and religious figures and the death place of many noblemen. Heidenheim an der Brenz is located in Germany.

Heidenheim an der Brenz, or just Heidenheim, is a town in Baden-Württemberg in southern Germany. It is located near the border with Bavaria, approximately 17 km south of Aalen and 33 km north of Ulm. Heidenheim is the largest town and the seat of the district of Heidenheim, and ranks third behind Aalen and Schwäbisch Gmünd in size among the towns in the region of East Württemberg. Heidenheim is the economic center for all the communities in Heidenheim district and is the headquarters of the Voith industrial company. The town's population in 2021 was just below the 50,000 mark. Heidenheim collaborates with the town of Nattheim in administrative matters. Read more on Wikipedia