Enger
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Enger is a town in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is located in the district of Herford, 6 km west of the town of Herford. Population: 20,700 (2001).
The town, first mentioned in 948, calls itself "Widukind's town." The Saxon leader Widukind died about 808; there is no evidence that Enger existed in his lifetime. A legend tells that Widukind founded a church in Enger after his baptism, and that he lived at the place until his death. He was buried in the church of Enger, and his monumental tomb is still there in the town's church.
However, analysis shows that the memorial slab dates from circa 1100, thus it is doubtful that what is in the tomb are really the remains of Widukind. The main current attractions of Enger are Widukind's tomb, the Widukind museum, and the annual Widukind festival on January 6.
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