Hamburg Citizen Militia
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The Hamburg Citizen Militia (German: Hamburger Bürgermilitär) or Hanseatic Citizen Guard (German: Hanseatische Bürgergarde) was a citizen militia of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, formed from conscripted citizens and inhabitants of the city. It was formed in 1814 and dissolved in 1868.
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Hamburg Citizen Militia Hamburger Bürgermilitär | |
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Active | 1814 (1814)–1868 (1868) |
Disbanded | 1868 |
Country | Hamburg |
Type | Citizen militia |
Role | Guarding Hamburg |
Size | 8,500 (1858) |
Engagements | No |
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The Hamburg Citizen Militia should not be confused with the Hanseatic Legion (German: Hanseatische Legion). During their time of coexistence, the militia restricted itself to ejecting the French garrisons of Hamburg and the other Hanseatic League cities, whereas the Legion also participated in the rest of the campaign.