Beindersheim

Beindersheim is a municipality in the Rhein-Pfalz-Kreis, in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. The name "Bentritesheim" was used in the Lorsch Codex in 855. Beindersheim has a hard time in the Thirty Years' War, especially since it is in the immediate vicinity of the fortified town of Frankenthal. In 1621, the Spanish army besieged the town and set the buildings on fire. In 1562 Arnold Aquila (eagle) became the first Lutheran pastor in the church. In 1398, Beindersheimer was one of three lemming dishes. In 1481, Leiningen retired from the Electoral Palatinate following the death of Count Hesso Beinderheim. The Reformed Faith was introduced in 15, and this group became the largest religious community and Catholics in the community. In the 1632, Swedes plundered and set fire to buildings in the area. In 17th century, the town was the site of the Battle of the Bulge.