Sessenheim (French pronunciation: [sɛsənaim] ⓘ; Alsatian: Sähsem) is a commune in the Bas-Rhin department in Grand Est in northeastern France.[3]

Population

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
1968 1,301—    
1975 1,482+1.88%
1982 1,530+0.46%
1990 1,542+0.10%
1999 1,783+1.63%
2007 2,026+1.61%
2012 2,190+1.57%
2017 2,315+1.12%
Source: INSEE[4]

Culture

Sessemheim was the setting for Johann Wolfgang Goethe's first love affair with Friederike Brion, a priest's daughter, which he immortalized in his Sesenheimer Lieder. This collection of poems was the foundation of his reputation as a poet.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires". data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises (in French). 9 August 2021.
  2. ^ "Populations légales 2021". The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
  3. ^ INSEE commune file
  4. ^ Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE