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Dijon mustard is not necessarily produced near Dijon, as the term is regarded as genericized under European Union law, so that it cannot be registered for protected designation of origin status. [20] Most Dijon mustard (brands such as Amora or Maille ) is produced industrially and over 90% of mustard seed used in local production is imported ...
The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Dijon, France. ... "Dijon". Northern Europe. International Dictionary of Historic Places. Fitzroy Dearborn.
The capital, Dijon, was wealthy and powerful, being a major European centre of art and science, and of Western Monasticism. [2] In early Modern Europe, Burgundy was a focal point of courtly culture that set the fashion for European royal houses and their court. [3]
Pages in category "History of Dijon" The following 12 pages are in this category, out of 12 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. * Timeline of Dijon;
The Franco-Prussian War, which started on 19 July 1870, began with a rapid succession of French defeats: the evacuation of northern Alsace (with defeats at Wissembourg and Wörth), the capitulation of Marshal Bazaine in Metz at the Battle of Gravelotte, the defeat and capture of Emperor Napoleon III at the Battle of Sedan, and his capitulation on September 2.
The siege of Dijon between 8 and 13 September 1513 was a successful campaign of the Swiss army against the French city of Dijon during the War of the League of Cambrai. After the French had lost the Battle of Novara, several contingents of Swiss mercenaries followed the French withdrawal to Dijon. After a few days of siege, the city had to ...
The Palace of the Dukes and Estates of Burgundy or Palais des ducs et des États de Bourgogne is a remarkably well-preserved architectural assemblage in Dijon.The oldest part is the 14th and 15th century Gothic ducal palace and seat of the Dukes of Burgundy, made up of a logis still visible on Place de la Liberation, the ducal kitchens on Cour de Bar, the Tour de Philippe le Bon, a "guette ...
History of Dijon (12 P) P. Paintings in Dijon (1 C, 1 P) People from Dijon (11 C, 30 P) S. ... Pages in category "Dijon" The following 11 pages are in this category ...