Important Notice: Our web hosting provider recently started charging us for additional visits, which was unexpected. In response, we're seeking donations. Depending on the situation, we may explore different monetization options for our Community and Expert Contributors. It's crucial to provide more returns for their expertise and offer more Expert Validated Answers or AI Validated Answers. Learn more about our hosting issue here.

What is the history of Berlin and what is its LDS Library reference place name?

April 26, 2017Berlin History LDS library Reference

0

Posted

What is the history of Berlin and what is its LDS Library reference place name?

1 Answer

0

Posted

Berlin was founded around 1200 A.D. as two cities, Berlin and Cölln, that united in 1307. It served as the residence of the Prussian kings and became the capital of the German Empire in 1871. After WW II it was separated into East Berlin (under the German Democratic Republic) and West Berlin (under the Federal Republic of Germany). Beginning in 1961 the Berlin Wall kept the two apart until the fall of the Wall in 1989. The two were united in 1991 with Berlin the capital of the Federal Republic of Germany, but it took until 1999 for the move from Bonn to be completed. Berlin is included in this listing because it is one of the sixteen states in the Federal Republic of Germany. The reference place name for Berlin is Germany, Preußen, Brandenburg, Berlin.