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Battle of Hausbergen between bourgeois militias and the army of the bishop of Strasbourg.

Historical image related to Battle of Hausbergen between bourgeois militias and the army of the bishop of Strasbourg. from March 8, 1262

Battle of Hausbergen

1262 conflict to free the city of Strasbourg

The Battle of Hausbergen was a historic military engagement that took place in the Alsace region of northeastern France on 8 March 1262. The battle marked the release of the 'burghers' (citizens) of Strasbourg from episcopal authority and gave the bourgeoisie control over…
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Strasbourg

Prefecture and commune in Grand Est, France

Strasbourg is the prefecture and largest city of the Grand Est region of eastern France, in the historic region of Alsace. It is the prefecture of the Bas-Rhin department and the official seat of the European Parliament.
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March 8

Day of the year

March 8 is the 67th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 298 days remain until the end of the year.
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