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What is another name for German mercenaries in the revolutionary war?
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The German mercenaries were commonly known as Hessians, because so many of them came from the principality of Hesse. There were also a large number from Brunswick, which lead some to refer to them as Brunswickers. More information about them can be found in the Revolutionary War articles on this site.
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