Glauchau

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Glauchau is a town in Germany, in Saxony, on the right bank of the Mulde, 7 miles north of Zwickau and 17 miles west of Chemnitz by rail. It is part of the Zwickau district.

Glauchau History

Glauchau was founded by a colony of Sorbs and Wends, and belonged to the lords of Schönburg as early as the 12th century.

Glauchau Sights

Some portions of the extensive old castle date from the 12th century, and the Gottesacker church contains interesting antiquarian relics.

Famous Glauchau People

Georg Agricola

Samuel von Pufendorf

Walter Schlesinger, historian

Johann Pfeffinger

Joachim, Count von Schönburg-Glauchau

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