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Munich History

Munich was founded in 1158 and was given the status of a town (civitas) in 1214. In 1255 Munich became the seat of the Wittelsbach dynasty. In 1632 it was occupied by Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden in the Thirty Years' War. Under King Ludwig I (25.8.1786 29.2.1868) famous buildings were erected the Glyptothek, the Old and New Pinakotheks, the Royal Residence, the Feldherrnhalle, Siegestor (Triumphal Arch) etc. thus turning Munich into a major cultural centre in Europe. On 7th November 1918 Kurt Eisner proclaimed the Free State of Bavaria. In 1957 Munich' s millionth inhabitant was born. In 1972 the XX. Olympic Summer Games were held at Munich.