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German margraviate
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The user's query asks for a summary of the "Meissen - German margraviate." The provided search results discuss the city of Meissen and the margraviate of Meissen, which was a historical territory in Germany.

Meissen was founded as a German town in 929 and became the seat of the margraviate of Meissen in 968. This margraviate later passed to the house of Wettin in 1089, who also became electors of Saxony in 1423. The margraves of Meissen expanded their territory eastward and acquired Thuringia in the west. The city of Meissen itself is known for its porcelain production, which began in the early 18th century, utilizing local clay deposits. The city features Gothic cathedral buildings and Albrechts Castle.12

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