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Dole is a Commune in the Jura '' Département '' in France , of which it is a '' Sous-préfecture ''. Population (1999): 24,949.


HISTORY


Dole was the capital of Franche-Comté until Louis XIV conquered the region; he shifted the '' Parlement '' from Dole to Besançon . The university, founded by Philip The Good Of Burgundy in 1422 , was also transferred to Besançon at that time.


GEOGRAPHY


Dole is located on the Doubs River .


MISCELLANEOUS


Dole was the birthplace of Louis Pasteur ( 1822 - 1895 ), Microbiologist and Chemist

The film, '' Happiness Is In The Field '', was set in Dole.


EXTERNAL LINK

  • http://www.dole.org/sitedole/