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Aix-en-Provence
Aix-en-Provence , city (1990 pop. 126,854), Bouches-du-Rhône dept., in Provence, SE France. It is a commercial center in an area producing olives, grapes, and almonds. Its manufactures include food products, wine-making equipment, and electrical apparatus. Founded (123 BC) by the Romans near the site of mineral springs, it has long been a popular spa. There, in 102 BC, Marius defeated the Teutons. It became an archiepiscopal see in the 5th cent. It has been the capital of Provence since the 12th cent. (except when replaced by Arles), and passed with Provence to the crown in 1487, becoming the seat of a provincial parlement . A music center since the 11th cent. and a focus of Provençal literature , Aix has a university (founded 1409; recently combined with one at Marseilles). A notable structure is the Cathedral of Saint-Sauveur (13th–14th cent.). A picturesque town, Aix has become a favorite sojourn for painters. An opera festival is held each summer. Cézanne was born and died there. |
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"Aix-en-Provence." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. 30 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Aix-en-Provence." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. (May 30, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-AixenPro.html "Aix-en-Provence." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Retrieved May 30, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-AixenPro.html |
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Aix‐en‐Provence
Aix‐en‐Provence, Provence‐Alpes‐Côte d'Azur/France Aquae Sextiae Founded in 123 bc by the Roman proconsul Caius Sextius Calvinus, the thermal springs, aquae, were named after him. Aix is merely an abbreviation of aquae. Capital of Provence, ‘en‐Provence’ was added to differentiate this ‘Aix’ from others.
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JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Aix‐en‐Provence." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 30 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Aix‐en‐Provence." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (May 30, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O209-AixenProvence.html JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Aix‐en‐Provence." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Retrieved May 30, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O209-AixenProvence.html |
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Aix-en-Provence
Aix-en-Provence City in se France. Founded (123 bc) by the Romans, Aix-en-Provence is a cultural centre with a university (1409) and an 11th–13th-century cathedral. Industries: winemaking equipment, electrical apparatus. Agricultural products include olives and almonds. Pop. (1999) 134,222.
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"Aix-en-Provence." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 30 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Aix-en-Provence." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (May 30, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-AixenProvence.html "Aix-en-Provence." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Retrieved May 30, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-AixenProvence.html |
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