Franzosenkirche - Evangelisch-Reformierte Kirche - Schwabach, Germany, BY
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Tante.Hossi
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This is the so-called 'Franzosenkirche' (French Church). It is a 'Evangelisch-reformierte Kirche' in Schwabach, Germany, Bayern. The church can be found at the 'Boxlohe'.
Waymark Code: WMT801
Location: Bayern, Germany
Date Posted: 10/12/2016
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This is the so-called 'Franzosenkirche' (French Church). It is a 'Evangelisch-reformierte Kirche' in Schwabach, Germany, Bayern. The church can be found at the 'Boxlohe'.
The church has been built in 1686/87 by emigrants from France.
They have been forced to emigrate because of their denomination.
There has been about 500 'French'. They have been called 'Hugenotten'.
It was the first 'Hugennotten Church' in Germany.
This church is still in the denomination of a Evangelical Reformed Church. The worship is held in German since 1857.
Reformed or Congregational Denomination: Evangelical Reformed Church (Evangelisch-reformierte Kirche)
Associated Website: [Web Link]
Status: Active House of Worship
Address:
Franzosenkirche
Boxlohe 14
Schwabach, BY Germany
91126
Date of Construction or Event Occurrence: 01/01/1686
Architect: Not listed
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