The history of Wallonia, from prehistoric times to the present day, is that of a territory which, since 1970, has approximately coincided with the territory...
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walone), is one of the three regions of Belgium—along with Flanders and Brussels. Covering the southern portion of the country, Wallonia is primarily French-speaking...
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of Wallonia (French: Parlement de Wallonie), or the Walloon Parliament (French: Parlement wallon) in the decrees, is the legislative body of Wallonia...
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Ardennes (redirect from History of the Ardennes)
in the history of Wallonia because this former mountain is at the origin of the economy, the history, and the geography of Wallonia. "Wallonia presents...
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Flemish immigration to Wallonia was an important phenomenon in the History of Belgium during the second half of the nineteenth century. Attracted by better...
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The flag of Wallonia represents the Walloon Region and the French Community of Belgium. Designed in 1913, the flag depicts a red rooster (known as the...
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Walloons (category History of Wallonia)
Walons) are a Gallo-Romance ethnic group native to Wallonia and the immediate adjacent regions of Flanders, France, Germany, Luxembourg and the Netherlands...
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II and the third-deadliest campaign in American history. It was one of the most important battles of the war, as it marked the last major offensive attempted...
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Namur (redirect from Capital of Wallonia)
in Wallonia, Belgium. It is the capital both of the province of Namur and of Wallonia, hosting the Parliament of Wallonia, the Government of Wallonia and...
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modern-day Wallonia or an adjacent region of north-east France. Some northern/northeastern dialectal features of the texts are: the stressed form lei of the...
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territory of the duchy of Limburg was formed in the 11th century around the town of Limbourg in present-day Wallonia. About 1020, Duke Frederick of Lower...
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party of the N-VA in Flanders. The long-lasting government formation of 2010 broke the previous record of 2007. History of Belgium History of Wallonia History...
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Eupen-Malmedy (redirect from East Cantons of Belgium)
Community of Belgium, one of Belgium's three federal communities. The history of the area dates back to the 6th century, when Christianity was first introduced...
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movement - History of urban centers in the Dutch Low Countries - History of Wallonia - Hoeselt - Hooglede - Hoogstraten - Hoornaert, Paul - Hooverphonic...
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Centre region, Hainaut (redirect from Centre, Wallonia)
province of Hainaut in Wallonia, Belgium. It is part of the Sillon industriel or industrial centre of Belgium. It is located between the cities of Mons (the...
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Borinage (category History of Wallonia)
sillon industriel, the former industrial backbone of Wallonia, home to about two-thirds of Wallonia's population. Since the last mines closed in the 1960s...
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in Belgium. It was founded in Wallonia in 1989 as the Communist Party of Wallonia after the original Communist Party of Belgium was bifurcated along linguistic...
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Sillon industriel (category History of Wallonia)
is the former industrial backbone of Belgium. It runs across the region of Wallonia, passing from Dour, the region of Borinage, in the west, to Verviers...
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Pierre-Joseph Redouté (category Knights of the Legion of Honour)
com (in French) Redouté in the cultural history of Wallonia at wallonie-en-ligne.net (in French) Dictionary of Belgian painters at balat.kikirpa.be Les...
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Royal question (redirect from General strike against Leopold III of Belgium)
split between Flanders, which was broadly in favour of the King's return, and Brussels and Wallonia which generally opposed it. Leopold's return to Belgium...
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"the biggest and most violent strike wave ever to sweep across industrial Wallonia". Although the strike failed to achieve any tangible objectives, it is...
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official language of the French Community (which, like the Flemish Community, is a political entity), the dominant language in Wallonia (having also a small...
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Walloon Guards (category History of Wallonia)
Catholic Wallonia. As foreign troops without direct ties amongst the Spanish population, the Walloons were often tasked with the maintenance of public order...
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Belgium (redirect from Kingdom of Belgium)
regions: the Flemish Region (Flanders) in the north, the Walloon Region (Wallonia) in the south, and the Brussels-Capital Region in the middle. Brussels...
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Walloon Movement (category History of Wallonia)
the existence of a Walloon identity and of Wallonia and/or defend French culture and language within Belgium, either within the framework of the 1830 Deal...
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Coehoorn, and improved upon by Vauban after the siege of 1692. It has been classified as a Wallonia Major Heritage site. Its highest point sits at 190 metres...
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and in the Brussels-Capital Region. The Francophone parties operate in Wallonia and in the Brussels-Capital Region. There are also parties operating in...
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Manifesto for Walloon culture (category History of Wallonia)
prominent figures from the artistic, journalistic, and academic communities of Wallonia, the manifesto aimed to promote Walloon culture and identity. The Flemish...
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Sean Paul discography (redirect from Guns of Navarone (Sean Paul song))
"Other Side of Love" did not enter the Wallonia Ultratop 50, but peaked at number two on the Ultratip chart. "Turn It Up" did not enter the Wallonia Ultratop...
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History of Wallonia List of Belgian monarchs Family tree of Belgian monarchs List of World Heritage Sites in Belgium Politics of Belgium Politics of Flanders...
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