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Reggio nell'Emilia (inhabited place) |
Coordinates: |
| Lat: 44 43 00 N degrees minutes |
Lat: 44.7167 decimal degrees |
| Long: 010 36 00 E degrees minutes |
Long: 10.6000 decimal degrees |
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Note: Located on Crostolo river; was founded by Romans on the Via Aemilia; was member of Lombard League in 12th cen.; later ruled by bishops; ruled by counts of Canossa from 10th cen.; independent in 12th cen.; held by Este family of Modena 1409-1796. |
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| Reggio nell'Emilia (preferred,C,V)
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| Reggio (C,V)
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| Reggio Emilia (C,V)
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| Reggio nell Emilia (C,V)
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| Regium Lepidi (H,V)
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............ | named for founder, Marcus Aemilius Lepidus, in 2nd cen. BC |
| Regium Lepidum (H,V)
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............ | ancient |
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| inhabited place (preferred, C) |
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founded by Romans in 2nd cen. BC |
| city (C) |
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| provincial capital (C) |
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| agricultural center (C) |
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specializing in wine, Parmesan cheese & meats |
| manufacturing center (C) |
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produces electrical apparatus, cement & pharmaceuticals |
| transportation center (C) |
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since ancient times, now a hub for road & rail traffic |
| episcopal see (C) |
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| cultural center (C) |
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noted for medieval & Renaissance art & architecture, site of house where poet Ariosto was born in 1474 |
| ducal residence (H) |
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seat of Lombard duchy |
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