Schiltigheim

at , Schiltigheim , 67300 France

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Schiltigheim is a commune in the Bas-Rhin department in Grand Est in north-eastern France.The inhabitants are called Schilikois in French and Scheligemer in Alsatian.It is the largest suburb of the city of Strasbourg, and is adjacent to it on Strasbourg's north side. In 2006, Schiltigheim was the third-largest town in the Bas-Rhin (after Strasbourg and Haguenau) and the fifth-largest in Alsace, with a total population of 31,239.HistoryThe town dates back to the 9th century, when it grew around the Sciltung castle and the Bothebür chapel in a place called Skitingsdtböhel.EventsThe present or former home of a number of breweries, Schiltigheim is known for the "fête de la bière" beer festival in August.Notable peopleChristian Ernst Stahl, (1848-1919), botanist, born in SchiltigheimErnst Barthel (1890-1953) born in Schiltigheim, philosopher, mathematician, inventorJean Weissenbach (1946-), biologist and director of research at CNRS. Was at the primary school Exen Schiltigheim. Currently leads the Genoscope in Évry. In April 2010, the town of Schiltigheim awarded him the title of honorary citizen.Yvon Riemer (1970-), wrestler, member of Olympia Schiltigheim. World champion Greco-Roman wrestling in 1995, silver in 1999 and bronze in 1991 and 1993. 5th Olympic Games in Barcelona in 1992Thomas Voeckler, cyclist, born in 1979 in SchiltigheimBruno Spengler, racing driver, born in 1983 in SchiltigheimPierre-Hugues Herbert (1991-), French tennis player, 2-time doubles champion

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Summary

Schiltigheim is Strasbourg based place and this enity listed in City category. 67300.