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Strasbourg became a free imperial city in 1262 after a violent rebellion against the bishops' rule.

Strasbourg
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Strasbourg

France

Country
France
Population
287.2K
Coordinates
48.57, 7.75
674th most populous city in the world

Strasbourg is a prefecture and commune, and the largest city of the Grand Est region of northeastern 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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