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HISTORY


The Countship of Charolais was acquired by Philip II, Duke Of Burgundy in 1390 . In 1477 the county passed to the Habsburg . From then on its history was shared with the one of Franche-Comté , until it was acquired from Spain by Louis XIV and was united with France and incorporated into the Province of Burgundy in 1761 .


ECONOMY


Cattle breeding. See: Charolais Cattle .