History of Hesse
In 1240 Hessen fought to become independent from the Holy Roman Empire and in 1803, the they granted Hessen independence, a mere 3 years before the Holy Roman Empire was disbanded in 1806.
The name of Hesse, is derived from "Hessi," which was a Frankish tribe. The earliest known inhabitants of the country were the Chatti, from the 1st century A.D., and whose capital, was burned by the Romans about A.D. 15. In the 8th century, the country came to be named Hesse, after the early inhabitants.
The Hessians were converted to Christianity because of St. Boniface.
In 1240 Hessen fought to become independent from the Holy Roman Empire and in 1803, the they granted Hessen independence, a mere 3 years before the Holy Roman Empire was disbanded in 1806.
The name of Hesse, is derived from "Hessi," which was a Frankish tribe. The earliest known inhabitants of the country were the Chatti, from the 1st century A.D., and whose capital, was burned by the Romans about A.D. 15. In the 8th century, the country came to be named Hesse, after the early inhabitants.
The Hessians were converted to Christianity because of St. Boniface.