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Lausanne

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Lausanne, Switzerland Lausonium/Lausonna, Lausodunum The present name has evolved from the last Roman name meaning ‘Fort on the (River) Laus’ from dunum. The previous names were Celtic. The small streams that used to flow through the city no longer exist. The original site was on the shore of Lake Geneva, but the inhabitants sought refuge from invasion in the hills above and built a new settlement there in the 4th century.

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Lausanne

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Lausanne City on the n shore of Lake Geneva, sw Switzerland; capital of Vaud canton. Originally a Celtic settlement, it became an episcopal see in the 6th century. Ruled by Prince-Bishops until 1536, when Bern conquered the city and it accepted the Reformation. Industries: leather, brewing, chemicals, printing, confectionery. Pop. (2000) 114,900.

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