KONIGSBERG, a small t. of Prussia, in the province of Brandenburg, on the Horike, 45 m. n. of Frankfort-on-the-Oder. Tanning and distilling are the chief branches of industry. Pop. '75, 6,353. Numerous other places in Germany bear this name.
KoNIGSBERG, an important t. and fortress of Prussia, in the province of Prussia, is situated on both banks of the Pregel, and on an island in that river, 4 tn. from its entrance into the Friselies Haft'. It consists of the old town and the Lbhcnieht on the n. bank (the latter of which, in its 7-storied and gabled houses, and steep side-lanes, still presents a completely Hanseatic appearance), the Kneiphof on the island (also one of the oldest parts), and numerous suburbs. The Pregel is here crossed by seven bridges. The origin of the town dates from the erection of a castle by Ottokar, king of Bohemia, in 1257. Kilnigsberg became a member of the Hanseatic league in 1865, and was the
residence of the grand-master of the Teutonic order from 1457 to 1528. In 1701 Fred erick, elector of Brandenburg, was crowned here, with the title of Frederick I., king of Prussia. Its chief buildings are the cathedral, the tomb of Kant; the uni versity, founded in 1544 and attended now by about 600 students; the united royal and university library, with 220,000 volumes; and the observatory. There are also three gymnasia, with numerous other educational and benevolent institutions. Important manufactures of woolens, silk, leather, and tobacco are carried on. The value of the imports in 1875 was £13,000,000; and of the exports, £11,000,000. Wine, fruits, coal, salt, and sugar are imported; grain is the chief article of export. Pop. '75, 122,636.