The New Student's Reference Work/Brunswick, Germany

Bruns'wick, Germany, the capital of the duchy of Brunswick, is situated on the Ocker, 143 miles southwest of Berlin. Founded in the 9th century by Bruno, duke of Saxony, it was enlarged by Henry the Lion and became an important member of the Hanseatic League. It has annual fairs of some importance and a large trade. The ducal palace is a fine modern building, and there are a number of picturesque old structures. The museum is valuable. Population, 143,534.