Hartenstein, Saxony

Hartenstein (German pronunciation: [ˈhaʁtn̩ˌʃtaɪ̯n] ) is a town in the Zwickau district, in Saxony, Germany. It is situated on the river Zwickauer Mulde, 14 km southeast of Zwickau.

Hartenstein
Coat of arms of Hartenstein
Location of Hartenstein within Zwickau district
Hartenstein  is located in Germany
Hartenstein
Hartenstein
Hartenstein  is located in Saxony
Hartenstein
Hartenstein
Coordinates: 50°40′6″N 12°40′17″E
CountryGermany
StateSaxony
DistrictZwickau
Subdivisions3
Government
  Mayor (202027) Martin Kunz[1]
Area
  Total36.72 km2 (14.18 sq mi)
Elevation
360 m (1,180 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-31)[2]
  Total4,474
  Density120/km2 (320/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
08118
Dialling codes037605
Vehicle registrationZ
Websitewww.stadt-hartenstein.de

The county of Hartenstein was owned by the House of Schönburg from 1406 until 1945.

Sons and daughters of the city

Paul Fleming
  • Johann Heinrich von Lindenau (born 1586 at the castle Hartenstein, † 1615 in Börnichen b. Oederan), owner of a manor
  • Paul Fleming (poet) (1609-1640), physician and writer of the Baroque
  • Magnus Meischner (1821-1892), jurist and politician, MdL (Kingdom of Saxony)
  • Albrecht Neubert (1930-2017), translation scholar

References


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