Biberach

Biberach, a town of Württemberg, delightfully situated on the Reiss, 23 miles SSW. of Ulm. It retains its old ramparts and towers, and in front of the theatre is a monument to Wieland, who was born in the neighbourhood. There are manufactures of machinery, artificial flowers, leather, bells, children's toys, &c. Pop. 8264. In 1796 Moreau won a great victory over the Austrian general Latour at Biberach, the latter losing 4000 prisoners. Here also, in 1800, Saint Cyr defeated the Austrian general Cray. Biberach fell into the possession of Baden in 1802, but four years afterwards was ceded to Württemberg.