Essen

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biographical name

Es·​sen ˈe-sᵊn How to pronounce Essen (audio)
Count Hans Henrik von 1755–1824 Swedish field marshal and statesman

Essen

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geographical name

Es·​sen ˈe-sᵊn How to pronounce Essen (audio)
city in western Germany in the Ruhr district population 566,201

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“Essen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Essen. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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