During the 11th century , the nearby Ludowingians received the village .
During the 11th century , the nearby Ludowingians established the city in the late 12th century , as Gotha became their second most important city after Eisenach .
During the 11th century , the nearby Ludowingians received the village and established the city in the late 12th century , as Gotha became their second most important city after Eisenach .