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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. Today, it is France’s third most populous metropolis.
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Sep 23, 2024 · Lille (often written L’Île [“The Island”] until the 18th century) began as a village between arms of the Deûle River. Count Baldwin IV of Flanders fortified it in the 11th century. The medieval town was destroyed or changed hands several times. Louis XIV besieged and claimed it in 1667.
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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.
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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1030 - Baldwin IV, Count of Flanders"surrounded a little town with walls".1213 - Town besieged by forces of Philip II of France.1236 - Hospice Comtessebuilt.1297 - Town besieged by forces of Philip IV of France.1605 - Military hospital founded.1617 - Porte de Gand[fr](gate) constructed.1622 - Porte de Roubaix[fr](gate) constructed.1667 - Siege of Lille.1802 - Société des amateurs des sciences et des arts[fr]founded.1809 - Art museumopens.1822 - Natural history museumfounded.1837 - Palais de Justice built.1900-1940s
1. 1906 - Population: 205,602. 2. 1909 - Tramwaybegins operating. 3. 1911 - Population: 217,807. 4. 1913 4.1. Roman Catholic diocese of Lilleestablished. 4.2. Opéra de Lillebuilt. 5. 1914 - German occupation begins (World War I). 6. 1918 - October 17: City liberated by British. 7. 1924 - Ecole Supérieure de Journalismefounded. 8. 1925 - Roger Salengro elected mayor. 9. 1932 - Hôtel de ville de Lille(City Hall) built. 10. 1938 - City co-hosts the 1938 FIFA World Cup. 11. 1940 11.1. May: Siege...
1950s-1990s
1. 1967 - Urban Community of Lille Métropoleformed. 2. 1968 - Lille courthouse[fr]built. 3. 1970 - Lille 2 University of Health and Law and Jardin botanique de la Faculté de Pharmacieestablished. 4. 1973 - Pierre Mauroy becomes mayor. 5. 1976 - Orchestre national de Lille formed. 6. 1977 - Hellemmes becomes an associatedpart of Lille. 7. 1981 - City hosts the 1981 European Weightlifting Championships. 1. 1983 - Lille Metrobegins operating. 2. 1984 - École de communication visuelleopens. 3. 19...
20012003 - Institut technologique européen d'entrepreneuriat et de managementestablished.2004 - Lille designated a European Capital of Culture.2006 - Population: 226,014.History of Lille[fr]List of mayors of Lille[fr]List of heritage sites in Lille[fr]Items related to Lille, various dates (via Europeana).Items related to Lille, various dates (via Digital Public Library of America).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.
Mar 26, 2024 · Lille in the 20th century: a city in constant development. The 20th century was a period of great change for the city of Lille. Nestled in the north of France, this city has experienced major events that have shaped it and left a significant mark on its history.
