Esch-sur-Alzette is a city in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and the country's second-most populous commune, with a population of 36,625 inhabitants, as of 2023. It lies in the south-west of the country, on the border with France and in the valley of the Alzette, which flows through the city. The city is usually referred to as just Esch; however, the full name distinguishes it from the village and commune of Esch-sur-Sûre which lies 45 kilometres further north. The country's capital, Luxembourg City, is roughly 15 km (9.3 mi) to the north-east. Esch was selected as the European Capital of Culture for 2022, alongside Kaunas and Novi Sad.
Johanna Friederika Henriette Katharina Davidis was a German cookbook writer. Although many similar cookbooks had been published by then, amongst others Sophie Wilhelmine Scheibler's Allgemeines deutsches Kochbuch für bürgerliche Haushaltungen in several editions, Davidis' Praktisches Kochbuch became the reference cookbook of the late 19th and early 20th century, a standard in German households. The large number of second-hand copies still available, frequently heavily annotated, are proof that the books were in much use. In many families Praktisches Kochbuch was handed down through the generations.
Marcel Mart was a Luxembourgish politician, jurist, and businessman.
Mandy Minella is a Luxembourgish politician and former professional tennis player. Having made her debut on the WTA Tour in 2001, she peaked at No. 66 in the WTA singles rankings in September 2012, and No. 47 in doubles in April 2013.
The Rockhal, officially Centre de Musiques Amplifiées, is a concert hall in Esch-sur-Alzette, in southern Luxembourg. It opened on 23 September 2005, has a maximum capacity of 6,500 people and is sited on the former industrial site of Belval in the west of Esch.
Jean Colombera is a Luxembourgish physician and politician of the Alternative Democratic Reform Party. He was a member of the Chamber of Deputies from 1999 to 2012, representing the Nord constituency.
Mariette Kemmer is a Luxembourgish soprano singer who has performed in concerts and operas throughout Europe and in the United States. She also teaches at the Conservatoire in Esch-sur-Alzette.
Guy Rewenig is a Luxembourgish author and novelist. In 1984, he wrote the first novel in the Luxembourgish language although poems and theatrical works had appeared in the 19th century. Together with Roger Manderscheid, he is credited for initiating the current trend for novels written in Luxembourgish.
Mosconi is an Italian restaurant located at 13 rue Munster in the Grund district of Luxembourg City, Luxembourg, overlooking the river Alzette. Headed by chef Ilario Mosconi, formerly from Lombardy, Italy, it is one of the Relais & Châteaux series of hotels and gourmet restaurants from around the world. The menu is an eight-course set menu of pasta dishes mainly prepared with imported Italian ingredients. Mosconi became the first Italian restaurant to receive a Michelin star in Benelux. From 2005 to 2014, it had two Michelin stars, but the rating has since dropped to one star.
Emile Haag is a Luxembourgish historian, trade unionist and former principal of the Athénée de Luxembourg. From 1987 to 2016 he was the president of the General Confederation of Civil Servants, a Luxembourgish trade union. In 1997, he was made commander of the Ordre de la couronne de chêne. Between 2005 and 2015 he was also President of the Chamber for Civil Servants and Government Employees. In 2015 he was made honorary president of that chamber.
Anne Faber is a Luxembourgish writer and television presenter.
Monique Philippart née Schmitt is a Luxembourgish children's writer who writes in German. In 2010 she won the Lëtzebuerger Buchpräis for children and youth literature for her novel Gartenzwerge küsst man nicht.
Amodou Abdullei is a Nigerian-German former professional footballer who played as a forward.
Françoise Folmer is a Luxembourgish architect and politician. She was named Woman Business Manager of the Year for 2011 by the Banque Internationale à Luxembourg.
Bettina Scholl-Sabbatini is a Luxembourgish sculptor, painter and ceramist. As a result of her participation in Soroptimist International Europa, where she served as vice-president from 2003 to 2005, she fostered an increasingly close relationship with Rwanda, where she has coordinated development projects following the Tutsi genocide. Her visits have also inspired her artistic designs. As a result, Rwanda exhibited her works at the 2010 Venice Biennale of Architecture.
Charles Kohl was a sculptor, painter and lecturer from Luxembourg.
Nouvelle Équipe is the name of a group of Luxembourg artists after World War II who focused on innovation in art.
Partial general elections were held in Luxembourg on 9 and 16 June 1896, electing 24 members of the Chamber of Deputies. The elections took place in Echternach, Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg-Campagne, Mersch, Remich, and Wiltz.
Partial general elections were held in Luxembourg on 14 June 1881, electing members of the Chamber of Deputies. The elections took place in Capellen, Clervaux, Diekirch, Esch-sur-Alzette, Grevenmacher, Luxembourg-Ville, Redange, and Vianden.
Partial general elections were held in Luxembourg on 11 June 1872, electing members of the Chamber of Deputies. The elections took place in Echternach, Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg-Campagne, Mersch, Remich, and Wiltz.
