EINBECK, or Eimbeck, a town of Prussia, in the landrost of Hildesheim, and province of Hanover, formerly .chief town of the principality of Grubenhagen, is situated on the Ilme, 39 miles south of Hanover. It possesses a cathedral, five churches, a Jewish synagogue, a progymnasium and other schools, and several endowed institutions. Among the manufactures are linen and woollen goods, spun stockings, carpets, sugar, leather, cigars, chemicals, and beer, for which last the place was once famous. Population in 1875, 6384.

Einbeck owes its rise to the frequent pilgrimages made in early times to the “Blood of the Saviour” at the cathedral chapel. It was a fortified Hanse town,and in 1542 joined the SmalcaldicLeague. On March 24, 1626, it was taken by Pappenheim, and on October 14, 1641, by Piccolomini; and during the Seven Years’ War it was repeatedly occupied by the French.