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Mainz

Mainz is a city on the Rhine in western Germany and one of the oldest episcopal seats north of the Alps. Its archbishop was one of the seven prince-electors of the Holy Roman Empire and served as arch-chancellor of Germany. Mainz is also known as the city where Johannes Gutenberg developed printing with movable type.

Mainz
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Mentioned in 17 state histories

Imperial Abbey of LorschPrincipality of HersfeldElectorate of MainzEast FranciaArchbishopric of MagdeburgCounty of SponheimCounty of SaynPrince-Bishopric of WormsCounty of NassauFree Imperial City of WormsDuchy of Brunswick-LüneburgPrincipality of Nassau-Usingenand 5 more

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APA
The Epoch Institute. (2026). Mainz. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/mainz
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