Corps Bremensia Göttingen

Corps Bremensia Göttingen is a German student fraternity (Corps) based at the University of Göttingen. Founded in its current form in 1812, it is one of the traditional student organizations that shaped academic life in Germany. The corps is a member of the Kösener Senioren-Convents-Verband (KSCV), the oldest association of German student corps, until 1971. Its members are called "Bremenser". The corps traces its origins to students from the Duchies of Bremen and Verden who studied at Göttingen. Until 1811, they were part of the Guestphalia canton. On 25 February 1811, the Bremians separated and formed their own club, which was initially not recognized as a full member by the Göttingen Senioren-Convent. After a modification of the Comment, they were admitted to the SC on 20 June 1812. This date is considered the founding of the corps in its current form. Bremensia is known for its colors: red-green-black with gold trim, and a green student cap. Unlike most other corps, it has not practiced mensur (academic fencing) since 1971. The corps' coat of arms features the crossed keys of the Archbishopric of Bremen, the pointed cross of the Diocese of Verden, and the bear paws of the County of Hoya, symbolizing the regions of origin of its founders. In 1932, Bremensia presided over the KSCV's faubourg. Before 1971, it belonged to the "green circle" of the KSCV. In 1951, a member of Bremensia was involved in the Göttingen mensur trial, which led to a landmark decision by the Federal Court of Justice clarifying the legal status of academic fencing; the accused was acquitted. In the late 1960s, amid a changing university landscape, Bremensia and other corps discussed the mandatory mensur. In 1971, after internal debate, Bremensia resigned from the Göttingen old boys' convent, and its active members left the KSCV. Since then, its members have not fought mensur. The corps maintains informal contacts with some other corps, such as Jenenser and Franconia Munich. In 2010, the cartel with Suevia Tübingen celebrated its 150th anniversary. Notable members include princes such as Frederick of Waldeck-Pyrmont and William II of Württemberg, as well as numerous deputies and ministers. The corps continues to be active at the University of Göttingen, with an alumni association (Verein alter Bremenser) that maintains the network.

The Corps Bremensia Göttingen was founded in its current form in 1812, but its origins trace back to students from the Duchies of Bremen and Verden at the University of Göttingen. Until 1811, these students were part of the Guestphalia canton. On 25 February 1811, the Bremians separated and formed their own club, which was initially not recognized as a full member by the Göttingen Senioren-Convent (SC), as the Comment of 1809 limited the SC to five Landsmannschaften. After a modification of the Comment, they were admitted to the SC on 20 June 1812. This date is considered the founding of the corps. The corps adopted its colors: red-green-black with gold trim, and a green student cap. The red and green refer to the uniforms of the knighthood of the Duchy of Bremen, while black was added upon the dissolution of Frisia into Bremensia. The coat of arms includes the crossed keys of the Archbishopric of Bremen, the pointed cross of the Diocese of Verden, and the bear paws of the County of Hoya, representing the homelands of the Bremensia members. In 1932, Bremensia presided over the faubourg of the KSCV. Before 1971, it was part of the "green circle" of the KSCV. In 1951, a member of Bremensia was involved in the Göttingen mensur trial. The complaint and accusation of this member, as well as the trial that went to the Federal Court of Justice, led to the clarification of the legal question of the punishability of so-called "academic fencing": the accused was acquitted. In the late 1960s, in the context of a changed university landscape, the Bremensia CC, along with the active convents of other KSCV corps, pursued the goal of reassessing the practice of mensur as an obligation. The main idea of mandatory fencing was that the student prepares for responsibilities in high professional and social positions by proving himself in fencing. However, from the perspective of many—including active and inactive corps students—the events of the two World Wars and the behavior of corps students under the Third Reich were appropriate to question the link between probation in the mensur and later in life. The discussion about the pros and cons of maintaining mandatory mensur began in student fraternities as early as the Weimar Republic. Added to this were profound changes in active operations compared to pre-war conditions, when fencing was still at its peak, practiced at a high technical level, and the individual had to endure a much larger number of mensurs. Finally, the debate on fencing in the broader sense is also linked to the upheavals caused by the 1968 movement. When a general debate on the mensur question could not be achieved at the association level, Bremensia resigned from the Göttingen old boys' convent in 1971 after detailed internal discussion, similar to the corps Suevia Tübingen, Vandalo-Guestphalia, and Rhenania Straßburg in their SC. In the case of Bremensia, Suevia, and Vandalo-Guestphalia, this step was followed by the old boys of the corps leaving the association of old boys. In doing so, they corresponded to their tradition that the active convent represents the decisive authority for the entire corps. Since then, the members of these corps have not fought a determining mensur on their colors. Subsequently, the friendly associations of Bremensia that remained in the KSCV largely adopted the view that relations are tied to membership in the association and its principles such as attachment to the mensur. Therefore, they largely broke off official contacts with the non-fighting circles; relations remain but are considered suspended. Unofficially, meetings take place and continue to take place, especially with the Jenenser and sometimes also with the Franconia Munich. In 2010, the cartel celebrated its 150th anniversary with Suevia Tübingen. Notable members include princes such as Frederick of Waldeck-Pyrmont and William II of Württemberg (1848-1921), King of Württemberg from 1891 to 1918. Other members include deputies and ministers such as August Barnstedt (1793-1865), Heinrich Biedenweg (1811-1880), Wilhelm von Borries (1802-1883), Friedrich von Bothmer (1796-1861), Georg von Brandis (1847-1904), Karl von Buchka (1885-1960), Gerhard von Buchka (1851-1935), and Karl Burckhardt-Iselin (1830-1893).

• 2010

  The cartel with Suevia Tübingen celebrates its 150th anniversary.

• 1971

  Bremensia resigns from the Göttingen old boys' convent and leaves the KSCV; it ceases to practice mensur.

• 1951

  A member of Bremensia is involved in the Göttingen mensur trial, leading to a landmark decision by the Federal Court of Justice.

• 1932

  Bremensia presides over the faubourg of the KSCV.

• 1812

  On 20 June, after a modification of the Comment, the club is admitted to the Göttingen Senioren-Convent, marking the founding of the corps in its current form.

• 1811

  On 25 February, Bremian students separate from the Guestphalia canton and form their own club.

Traditional German student corps focused on academic and personal development, with a strong alumni network.

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