Rheinau in Schwetzingen in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe

Agana

766 n. Chr.
⎯⎯⎯
766 AD

Photographed by James Hulse, September 23, 2024

1. Agana Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

German:
Stifterin

Während der Regierungszeit des Frankenkönigs Pippin und unter Abt Gundeland schenkte eine Frau namens Agana dem heiligen Nazarius, dem das Kloster Lorsch geweiht war, am 21. Dezember 766 zahlreiche Ländereien zum Heil ihrer Seele und zur Vergebung ihrer Sünden. Agana entstammte wohl einer begüterten Familie, die Grundbesitz in Schwetzingen hatte. Ihre Schenkung wurde von einem Notar namens Wiglar urkundlich bestätigt. Aus den Schenkungsurkunden entstand im 12. Jahrhundert der so genannte Lorscher Codex, der die Erstnennung der Siedlung „Suezzingen" verbürgt. Für Schwetzingen sind hier bis ins Jahr 841 weitere fünfundzwanzig Schenkungen von Land und Leibeigenen verzeichnet. Für die Stadtgeschichte ist die Urkunde des Jahres 807 besonders bedeutsam, da hier von einem „Suezzingen Superiore" (Oberdorf, heute Karlsruher Straße) die Rede ist, welches noch heute im Gegensatz zum Unterdorf im Stadtgebiet gut erkennbar ist.

English Translation:
Founder

During the reign of the Frankish King Pippin and under Abbot Gundeland, a woman named Agana donated

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numerous pieces of land to Saint Nazarius, to whom the Lorsch monastery was dedicated, on December 21, 766, for the salvation of her soul and for the forgiveness of her sins. Agana probably came from a wealthy family that owned land in Schwetzingen. Her donation was confirmed in a document by a notary named Wiglar. The donation documents were used in the 12th century to create the so-called Lorsch Codex, which attests to the first mention of the settlement "Suezzingen". For Schwetzingen, a further twenty-five donations of land and serfs are recorded here up to the year 841. The document from the year 807 is particularly important for the town's history, as it mentions a "Suezzingen Superior" (upper village, today Karlsruher Straße), which is still clearly visible in the town area today, in contrast to the lower village.

Erected by Schwetzingen Zeitreise.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is December 21, 766 CE.

Location. 49° 23.085′ N, 8° 34.659′ E. Marker is in Schwetzingen, Baden-Württemberg, in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis. It is in Rheinau. It is on Bahnhofanlage just south of Carl-Theodor-Straße. The marker is located in a small park with a group of 28 panel markers on the west side of the transportation center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Bahnhofanlage 2, Schwetzingen BW 68723, Germany. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe,

the European Union,

Atlantic Europe,

Central Europe,

the Schengen Area,

Western Europe,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire

and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers.

The view of the Agana Marker in the park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 23, 2024

2. The view of the Agana Marker in the park

At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Rittergeschlecht der Erligheimer / Knightly Family of Erligheim (here, next to this marker); Suezzo (here, next to this marker); Jungsteinzeitliches Gräberfeld / Neolithic Burial Ground (here, next to this marker); Elisabeth Charlotte (a few steps from this marker); Karl I. Ludwig (a few steps from this marker); Johann Wilhelm (within shouting distance of this marker); Carl Philipp (within shouting distance of this marker); Franziskaner-Kloster / Franciscan Monastery (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Schwetzingen.

More about this marker. There is a non-related marker attached on the other side of the post.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 25, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 111 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 26, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.

Agana

766 n. Chr.⎯⎯⎯766 AD

766 n. Chr.
⎯⎯⎯
766 AD