Konstanz
Proper noun
Meaning
Konstanz
A city in south Germany on Lake Constance, on Swiss border.
Synonyms
Examples
Das Konzil von Konstanz, 1414-1418 (Paderborn, 1991-7) Deposition During his absence John was deposed by the council, and upon his return he was tried for heresy, simony, schism and immorality, and found guilty on all counts.
A train ride to the beautiful lake town of Konstanz is a popular getaway for many Swiss and expats who reside near the German border.
But in a twist introduced by the Konstanz Theater, patrons who agree to wear a swastika armband will be given free admittance, while those who purchase tickets will be asked to wear a Jewish Star of David.
D. at the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior and University of Konstanz.
To put an end to the papal schism and to take up the long desired reform of the Church, he arranged for a general council to convene on 1 November 1414, at Konstanz (Constance).
He was an author of poetry and various books, and founded the universities of Konstanz and Ulm as Minister President of Baden-Württemberg.