b: 1760, Mahren, Moravia (Czech) d: 9 Apr 1825, Filipowa The German name for Moravia is Mähren, from the river's German name March. This could have a different etymology, as march is a term used in the Medieval times for an outlying territory, a border or a frontier. Habsburg rule (1526–1918). Mikulov - old town center and castle.