Deutz (Cologne)
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Cologne-Deutz, often just Deutz, is a former town, presently a borough of Cologne, Germany.
[edit] Medieval Deutz
Deutz was an important centre of learning in medieval Germany. In the early Middle Ages it was known by the Latin name Divitia, from the 10th century as Tuitium. It was located on the right bank of the Rhein, opposite Cologne, which grew up on the left bank. The important abbey was home to many influential theologians, such as Rupert of Deutz.
[edit] Modern Deutz
Deutz was formally incorporated into Cologne in 1888. Modern Deutz is the part of the Cologne city centre on the right bank of the river. Politically it is part of the administrative district Innenstadt
The painter August Lemmer was born in Deutz.
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