Gräfrath

Gräfrath

Gräfrath

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Not to be confused with Grafrath.

Gräfrath or Graefrath is a district of Solingen in the German federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia, about 23 kilometres (14 mi) east of Düsseldorf.[1]

Locator map of Gräfrath in Solingen
Historical market place in the borough of Gräfrath

History

There was an abbey in Gräfrath from 1185 to 1803. In the past, iron, steel, and weaving were important economic activities.[1]

References

  1. [1]
    Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). "Gräfrath" . Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol. 12 (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. p. 316.

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