a large bishopric in Germany, situated on the Maine, erected into a dukedom in 1806, and given to Bavaria in 1814 as a compensation for Salzburg.

a large and handsome city of Germany, containing about 21,000 inhabitants. It is defended with good fortifications, and has a magnificent palace. There is a handsome hospital, in which are generally 400 poor men and women. The castle is at a small distance from the city, and commands it, as it stands upon an eminence. It communicates with the city by a stone bridge, on which are 12 statues, representing as many saints. There are manufactures of woollens, glass, leather, chemical substances, &c. There is also an university, founded in 1403. It is seated on the river Maine, in E. Long. 9° 48' N. Lat. 49° 40'.