ANSBACH, a town in Bavaria, Germany, originally Onolz bach, 27m. S.W. of Nurnberg by rail. Pop. 23,045. The palace of the margraves is celebrated for its fine gardens. In 1791 the last margrave sold his principality to Prussia and in 1806 it was transferred to Bavaria. In Gumbertus Kirche are the graves of members of the local 15th century order of the Swan. Kaspar Hauser died here. Cardboard, buttons, brushes, combs, mats, carts and motors are made.