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Gräfrath

Coordinates: 51°12′N 07°05′E / 51.200°N 7.083°E / 51.200; 7.083
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Locator map of Gräfrath in Solingen
Historical market place in the borough of Gräfrath

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]

History

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

References

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  1. ^ a b Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). "Gräfrath" . Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol. 12 (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. p. 316.
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51°12′N 07°05′E / 51.200°N 7.083°E / 51.200; 7.083