Dole, Jura - Definition and Overview

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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.

Geography

Dole is located on the Doubs River.

Miscellaneous

Dole was the birthplace of Louis Pasteur (1822-1895), microbiologist and chemist

External link

• http://www.dole.org/sitedole/