Berthold Schwarz Berthold Schwarz Berthold Schwarz (sometimes spelled Schwartz), also known as Berthold the Black and "der Schwartzer", was a legendary German (or in some accounts Danish or Greek) alchemist of the late 14th century, credited with the invention of gunpowder by 15th- through 19th-century European literature. The purported period of Schwarz' activity (late 14th century) thus falls between the first reports of gunpowder in Europe (late 13th century) and the development of effective applications in artillery (mid 15th century). It is unclear whether Schwarz is a historical person. It has been suggested that he was a historical alchemist who had developed
Schwarz-Weiß Alstaden competition. The side was briefly revitalized following its 1962 merger with "VfR 1936 Alstaden" which played as "WKG Zeche Alstaden" from 1936 until 1942. The newly combined association adopted the name "Fußballvereinigung Schwarz-Weiß Alstaden 09/36" and in 1964 advanced to the Amateurliga Niederrhein (III) where they played three seasons before being sent down after a 14th-place result in 1967. Today the team competes in the tier eight Kreisliga A after relegation from the Bezirksliga Niederrhein 6 in. 2015. Schwarz-Weiß Alstaden Schwarz-Weiß Alstaden is a German football club from the city of Oberhausen, North Rhine-Westphalia. The current day club recognizes as