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The city of Munich is founded by Henry the Lion on the banks of the river Isar.

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Munich

Capital, most populous city in Bavaria

Munich is the capital and most populous city of Bavaria, Germany. As of 30 November 2024, its population was 1,604,384, making it the third-largest city in Germany after Berlin and Hamburg. Munich is the largest city in Germany that is not a state of its own, and it ranks as the…
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Henry the Lion

Duke of Saxony (r. 1142–80) and Bavaria (r. 1156–80)

Henry the Lion, also known as Henry III, Duke of Saxony and Henry XII, Duke of Bavaria, was a member of the Welf dynasty.
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Isar

River in Austria and Germany

The Isar is a river in Austria and in Bavaria, Germany. Its source is in the Karwendel mountain range of the Alps. The Isar river enters Germany near Mittenwald and flows through Krün, Wallgau, Bad Tölz, Munich, and Landshut, before reaching the Danube near Deggendorf. With 295…
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June 14

Day of the year

June 14 is the 165th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 200 days remain until the end of the year.
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