FRIBURG, a large town of Germany, and capital of Brisgau; remarkable for the steeple of the great church, which, next to that of Strasbourg, is the finest in Germany; and for its university. The inhabitants are famous for polishing crystal and precious stones. It has been several times taken and retaken; particularly by the French in 1744, who demolished the fortifications. It was also taken by them in June 1796. It is seated on the river Triset, ten miles east of Brisach, and 26 south of Strasbourg. E. Long. 7. 57. N. Lat. 48. 4.