# Institut für Vergleichende Städtegeschichte
**Wikidata**: [Q971691](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q971691)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/institut-fur-vergleichende-stadtegeschichte

## Summary
The Institut für Vergleichende Städtegeschichte (IStG) is a research institute based in Münster, Germany, specializing in comparative urban history. It is operated by the University of Münster and was founded in 1970.

## Key Facts
- Founded in 1970.
- Located in Münster, Germany.
- Operator: University of Münster.
- Instance of: research institute.
- Member of: German National Research Data Infrastructure.
- Director/Manager: Werner Freitag.
- ISNI: 0000000119399953.
- GND ID: 2041928-4.
- ROR ID: 015sha269.
- VIAF ID: 133696515.

## FAQs
### Q: What does the Institut für Vergleichende Städtegeschichte study?
A: The institute specializes in comparative urban history, focusing on the historical development and analysis of cities.

### Q: Where is the Institut für Vergleichende Städtegeschichte located?
A: It is located in Münster, Germany.

### Q: Who operates the Institut für Vergleichende Städtegeschichte?
A: The institute is operated by the University of Münster.

### Q: When was the Institut für Vergleichende Städtegeschichte founded?
A: It was founded in 1970.

### Q: Is the Institut für Vergleichende Städtegeschichte part of any larger research infrastructure?
A: Yes, it is a member of the German National Research Data Infrastructure.

## Why It Matters
The Institut für Vergleichende Städtegeschichte plays a crucial role in advancing the understanding of urban development through comparative historical analysis. By systematically studying cities across different regions and time periods, it provides essential insights into the factors shaping urban growth, governance, and societal change. This comparative approach helps identify patterns, unique characteristics, and transferable knowledge relevant to contemporary urban challenges. Its affiliation with the University of Münster and membership in the German National Research Data Infrastructure further enhance its capacity to contribute significantly to historical scholarship and inform modern urban planning and policy.

## Notable For
- Specialization exclusively in comparative urban history.
- Long-standing operation since 1970 under the University of Münster.
- Membership in the German National Research Data Infrastructure.
- Unique focus on systematic cross-city historical analysis.
- Directorship held by Werner Freitag.

## Body
### Identifiers
- ISNI: 0000000119399953
- GND ID: 2041928-4 (Kalliope Verbund (GND) ID: 2041928-4)
- ROR ID: 015sha269
- VIAF ID: 133696515
- IDREF ID: 026454998
- Library of Congress Authority ID: n81014374
- National Library of Israel J9U ID: 987007263183905171
- Google Knowledge Graph ID: /g/119pfmyb9
- FactGrid Item ID: Groot-Bijgaarden railway station

### Location & Coordinates
- Located in: Münster
- Coordinates: Latitude 51.958867019302865, Longitude 7.625730311171373

### Organization & Operation
- Instance of: research institute
- Operator: University of Münster
- Director/Manager: Werner Freitag
- Inception: 1970
- Aliases: Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster Institut für vergleichende Städtegeschicht, IStG

### Relationships
- Member of: German National Research Data Infrastructure
- Related class: research institute (sitelink count: 41)

### Online Presence
- Website: http://www.uni-muenster.de/Staedtegeschichte/index.html (Language: German)
- Wikipedia languages: commons, de
- Commons category: Institut für Vergleichende Städtegeschichte
- Sitelink count: 2

## References

1. Virtual International Authority File
2. [Source](https://www.nfdi.de/verein/#mitglieder)
3. [Source](https://gepris.dfg.de/gepris/institution/14285)
4. ROR release v2.3
5. FactGrid
6. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File