Who were the Danube Swabians?

The Danube Swabians (German: Donauschwaben [ˈdoːnaʊʃvaːbm̩] ( listen)) is a collective term for the ethnic German-speaking population who lived in various countries of southeastern Europe, especially in the Danube River valley, first in the 12th century, and in greater numbers in the 17th and 18th centuries.

How many Germans are in Hungary?

Estimates show that there are some 200,000 – 220,000 citizens of German background living in Hungary.

Is Stuttgart a Swabian?

That award goes to the people of Swabia – a region in the southwest of the country which includes Stuttgart, state capital of Baden-Württemberg.

Why did Germans go to Hungary?

A significant number of Germans, mostly members of Nazi organisations, fearing deportation to Siberia, fled Hungary as well. Many Germans were sent to Germany, first to the American occupation zone, and later to the Soviet occupation zone.

Where is Batschka?

It is situated near the river Tisa in Vojvodina province. Although the town is geographically located in Bačka, it is part of the North Banat District. Situated in the Vrbas municipality, in the South Bačka District, Vojvodina province. DVHH Lookup Guide: Eve Brown – Altker, Batschka 1849-1944 Stegh, Peter. Auf Diesem Plac war von 1827. Bis 1944.

What is the German name for Lake Plattensee?

The German name for the lake is Plattensee. It is unlikely, it was given that name for being shallow since the adjective platt is a Greek loanword that was borrowed via French and entered the general German vocabulary in the 17th century.

Is this the most dignified German Cemetery in Batschka?

The text is: At this place was the German Evangelical cemetery from 1827 until 1944. I don’t know exactly when it was erected but it is the most dignified German cemetery in the Batschka I have ever seen.

Who is the coordinator of Batsch monoschtor in Serbia?

DVHH Zombor Coordinator: Vesna Ibrahimovic-Brbaklic of Sombor (Vojvodina) Serbia, is also the Coordinator for Batsch Monoschtor, since the villages are very close together. Vesna has just published her village site and invites you to visit it: www.oldsombor.com .

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