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Hamburg developed around a small fortress, used by the people as a refuge in the early Middle Ages (6<sup>th</sup>-9<sup>th</sup> century). In 831 an Archishop of Hamburg was mentioned, in 835 already an Archbishop. It is not quite sure when the village became a city, probably in the early 12<sup>th</sup> century. <br> | Hamburg developed around a small fortress, used by the people as a refuge in the early Middle Ages (6<sup>th</sup>-9<sup>th</sup> century). In 831 an Archishop of Hamburg was mentioned, in 835 already an Archbishop. It is not quite sure when the village became a city, probably in the early 12<sup>th</sup> century. <br> | ||
In 1188 the new-city or Neustadt was founded by Count Adolf of Schauenburg-Holstein. In 1215 the two cities were united under the counts of Holstein, and since 1461 the Kings of Denmark. Although the Kings of Denmark were the official overlords, the city was practically independent. | In 1188 the new-city or Neustadt was founded by Count Adolf of Schauenburg-Holstein. In 1215 the two cities were united under the counts of Holstein, and since 1461 the Kings of Denmark. Although the Kings of Denmark were the official overlords, the city was practically independent. | ||