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Lisieux
Lisieux , town (1990 pop. 24,056), Calvados dept., N France. It is one of the oldest towns in Normandy. Its modern importance dates from the canonization (1925) of St. Theresa, whose shrine there attracts many pilgrims. Lisieux has some small industries. Two thirds of the town was destroyed in World War II, but several beautiful old churches remain. |
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Lisieux
Lisieux, Lower Normandy/France Noviomagus Lexoviorum, Niseux The present name has evolved from the Roman name of ‘New Market of the Lexovii’, a people of Gaul conquered by one of Julius Caesar's† lieutenants.
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JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Lisieux." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Lisieux." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O209-Lisieux.html JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Lisieux." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O209-Lisieux.html |
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