Rouen

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Rouen City and port on the River Seine, nw France; capital of Seine-Maritime department. Already important in Roman times, by the 10th century Rouen was capital of Normandy and one of Europe's leading cities. Under English rule (1066–1204, 1419–49), it was the scene of Joan of Arc's trial and burning in 1431. Badly damaged in World War II, it was later rebuilt. Industries: textiles, flour milling, iron foundries, petrochemicals, perfumes, leather goods. Pop. (1999) 108,758.

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