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1. • • Louis XIV besieged and captured the city in 1667. It was taken by the duke of Marlborough in 1708 and ceded to France in 1713.
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   What is the history of Lille?

   • Lille coat of arms. The history of Lille dates back to the 11th century when Baudouin V of Flanders endowed the recently founded collegiate church of Saint-Pierre with a charter in 1066. The city, capital of the Burgundian region, enjoyed a period of great influence and prosperity in the 15th century.

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   Why was Lille a big city in the 20th century?

   • Lille tripled its surface area and doubled its population. Large boulevards and squares were laid out in the Haussmannian style, for imposing buildings such as the prefecture, the Palais des Beaux-Arts and the faculties. The 20th century did not spare the town, which was occupied during both world wars.

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   When did Lille become a major industrial city?

   • Under their impetus, Lille became a major industrial city in the 19th century, with its mainstays being metallurgy, chemicals and, above all, textiles. In 1858, at the height of its industrial boom, the city underwent a major expansion with the annexation of the neighboring communes of Wazemmes, Esquermes, Moulins and Fives.

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   What happened to Lille?

   • The medieval town was destroyed or changed hands several times. Louis XIV besieged and claimed it in 1667. After being captured by the duke of Marlborough in 1708, it was finally ceded to France in 1713 by the Treaty of Utrecht. Lille was damaged and also occupied by the Germans during World Wars I and II.

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   What was Lille like in the Middle Ages?

   • In the Middle Ages, the city was organized around the forum, a trading area, and the castrum, a fortified site housing the count’s residence, known as the Palais de la Salle. At the time of Lille’s emergence and development, it was part of the County of Flanders, the Count being a vassal of the King of France.

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   Is Lille a poor city?

   • The conurbation forms the Métropole Européenne de Lille which is France's fourth-largest urban conglomeration with a 2016 population of over 1.15 million. [ 27 ] For centuries, Lille, a city of merchants, has displayed a wide range of incomes: great wealth and poverty have lived side by side, especially until the end of the 1800s.

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   Founded, according to legend, around 640 AD by the giants Lyderic and Phinaert, Lille was in turn Flemish, Burgundian and under Spanish rule, before becoming French in 1668, following Louis XIV’s conquest of the city.

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   Oct 2, 2024 · After being captured by the duke of Marlborough in 1708, it was finally ceded to France in 1713 by the Treaty of Utrecht. Lille was damaged and also occupied by the Germans during World Wars I and II. With Tourcoing and Roubaix, Lille forms one of the largest conurbations in France.

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   Although Austrian artillery destroyed many houses and the main church of the city, the city did not surrender, and the Austrian Army left after eight days. The city continued to grow and, by 1800, had some 53,000 residents, leading to Lille becoming the seat of the Nord département in 1804.

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   The history of Lille dates back to the 11th century when Baudouin V of Flanders endowed the recently founded collegiate church of Saint-Pierre with a charter in 1066. The city, capital of the Burgundian region, enjoyed a period of great influence and prosperity in the 15th century.

8. www.letourdelille.org › en › how-has-the-city-ofHow has the city of Lille evolved over the centuries?

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   Mar 26, 2024 · Lille has been able to reinvent itself in the 21st century to become a dynamic city both culturally and economically. Its rich cultural heritage, festivals, prestigious museums and vibrant arts scene make it an unmissable cultural destination.

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   The first written history of Lille is the charter by which the Count of Flanders Baldwin V (1035-1067) in 1066, endowed the collegiate chapter of Saint-Pierre, consecrated in 1055, considerable income.

10. www.letourdelille.org › en › what-are-the-notableWhat are the notable moments in the history of the city of Lille?

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    Mar 26, 2024 · Founded at this time, Lille has experienced many historic events and has grown to become the bustling metropolis it is today. In this article, we delve into the origins of Lille and explore how this medieval city has evolved over the centuries.