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Franconia
[ frang-koh-nee-uh, -kohn-yuh, fran- ]
noun
- a medieval duchy in Germany, largely in the valley of the Main River.
Franconia
/ fræŋˈkəʊnɪə /
noun
- a medieval duchy of Germany, inhabited by the Franks from the 7th century, now chiefly in Bavaria, Hesse, and Baden-Württemberg
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Suddenly the clouds broke, and the storm rolled away from Franconia, to burst upon the plains of Saxony.
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Thus his march to Franconia was delayed, and Gustavus Adolphus gained time to overrun the whole bishopric.
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Tilly, however, was not the sole enemy whom Gustavus Adolphus met in Franconia, and drove before him.
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The king had scarcely spent more time in conquering Franconia, than he would have required to cross it.
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Rapidly assembling his troops in Franconia, he followed the route of Wallenstein through Thuringia.
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