Dole, Jura

Dole is a commune in the Jura département in France, of which it is a sous-préfecture. Population (1999): 24,949.

History

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

Related Topics:
Franche-Comté - Louis XIV - Parlement - Besançon - Philip the Good of Burgundy - 1422

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