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Beaune


 

Beaune is a commune in eastern France, a sub-prefecture of the Côte d'Or département, in the Bourgogne région. Population (1999): 22,916.

Hospices de Beaune

Founded in 1442 by Nicolas Rollins, chancellor of the Duke of Burgundy, and his wife, the Hospices are a charity running hospitals and other services for the needy. Following from past donations, they own vineyards in the most reputed parts of Burgundy.

Related Topics:
1442 - Nicolas Rollins - Duke of Burgundy - Burgundy

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