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La Rochelle — A port of the Aunis, a Protestant stronghold until 1628
An Atlantic port, rich in trade and autonomy, which was the political capital of French Protestantism until its surrender. (Editorial synthesis)
Recorded event that took place in La Rochelle: the siege of La Rochelle.
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