Dole, Jura

Dole is a commune in the Jura d?partement in France, of which it is a sous-pr?fecture. Population (1999): 24,949.

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Dole was the capital of Franche-Comt? until Louis XIV conquered the region; he shifted the parlement from Dole to Besan?on. The university, founded by Philip the Good of Burgundy in 1422, was also transferred to Besan?on at that time.

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Commune: A commune or comune is a system of social and economic organization which involves the common ownership of resources and/or shared obligations. Within that framework, the word can have various meanings:...

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France: The French Republic or France (: R?publique fran?aise or France) is a country whose metropolitan territory is located in Western Europe, and which is further made up of a collection of overseas islands and territories located in other continents....

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