Zwickau

[ tsvik-ou ]

/ ˈtsvɪk aʊ /

a city in W Saxony, in E Germany.

Example sentences from the Web for zwickau

From the arrival of the men of Zwickau in Wittemberg, Carlstadt accelerated his movements in the direction of violent reforms.

History of the Reformation of the Sixteenth Century, Volume III |J. H. Merle D'Aubign
The enthusiasts were known as the prophets of Zwickau, from the place where they first began to preach their doctrines.

Count Ulrich of Lindburg |W.H.G. Kingston
The excitement of the people was increased by the arrival of three men known in history as the Zwickau prophets.

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 17, Slice 2 |Various
Luther at length agreed to have a conference with the prophets of Zwickau.

Count Ulrich of Lindburg |W.H.G. Kingston

He was going to preach at Zwickau, the birthplace of the pretended prophets.

History of the Reformation of the Sixteenth Century, Volume III |J. H. Merle D'Aubign

Zwickau

/ (German ˈtsvɪkau) /

a city in E Germany, in Saxony: Anabaptist movement founded here (1521); coal-mining and industrial centre. Pop: 99 846 (2003 est)