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Free Imperial City of Ulm
Freie Reichsstadt Ulm
1181–1803
Flag of Ulm
Flag derived from the coat of arms
Coat of arms of Ulm
Coat of arms
The Free Imperial City of Ulm (lower center) and surrounding area
The Free Imperial City of Ulm (lower center) and surrounding area
StatusFree Imperial City
CapitalUlm
48°24′N 09°59′E / 48.400°N 9.983°E / 48.400; 9.983
Religion
Roman Catholic
GovernmentRepublic
Historical eraMiddle Ages; Early Modern Period
• Settlement founded
around 5000 BC
• Gained Reichsfreiheit
1181
• Großer Schwörbrief
1397
• Reformed to Protestantism
1530
• Truce of Ulm in
    Thirty Years' War
1647
• Mediatised to Bavaria
1803
• Annexed by Württemberg
1809
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Free Imperial City of Ulm Duchy of Swabia
Electorate of Bavaria Free Imperial City of Ulm

The Free Imperial City of Ulm was a Free Imperial City of the Holy Roman Empire. It is situated on the left bank of the Danube, in a fertile plain at the foot of the Swabian Jura.[1]

  1. ^ Ulm. 2012. Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved 19 June 2012, from http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/613251/Ulm

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