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Collinebourg was founded in 1464 by the [[Estia|Estian]] Count (later [[Grand_Duke_of_Yonderre#Grand_Counts_of_Yonderre|Grand Count of Yonderre]]) [[Joanus de Martigueux]] when he built his castle on a hilltop overlooking a narrow stretch of the [[Peritonne]] river at the height of the [[Conquest of Joanusterra]]. Local [[East Goths|Gothic]] settlements had existed on and around the site since neolithic times. Settlers soon came from the [[Holy Levantine Empire]] and Collinebourg saw rapid expansion even in Joanus' own lifetime. Collinebourg was made capital of the new marcher realm Jouanusterra in the ''[[Treaty for the guarantee of Joanus' Land]]'' signed with the [[Holy Levantine Empire]] in 1494. Collinebourg remained an important trade city for land-based trade into the Age of Enlightenment due to its strategic location on the crossroads of [[Catholic Levantia]] and [[Ultmar]]. The [[Great Fire of Collinebourg]] raged for four days in 1728 and ravaged much of the medieval city, and although it left around a quarter of Collinebourgers homeless it also cleared the path for modernization and urbanization previously thought impossible in the inner city. Further developments during the [[Yonderian Golden Age]] brought a Neoclassical look to Collinebourg's architecture. | Collinebourg was founded in 1464 by the [[Estia|Estian]] Count (later [[Grand_Duke_of_Yonderre#Grand_Counts_of_Yonderre|Grand Count of Yonderre]]) [[Joanus de Martigueux]] when he built his castle on a hilltop overlooking a narrow stretch of the [[Peritonne]] river at the height of the [[Conquest of Joanusterra]]. Local [[East Goths|Gothic]] settlements had existed on and around the site since neolithic times. Settlers soon came from the [[Holy Levantine Empire]] and Collinebourg saw rapid expansion even in Joanus' own lifetime. Collinebourg was made capital of the new marcher realm Jouanusterra in the ''[[Treaty for the guarantee of Joanus' Land]]'' signed with the [[Holy Levantine Empire]] in 1494. Collinebourg remained an important trade city for land-based trade into the Age of Enlightenment due to its strategic location on the crossroads of [[Catholic Levantia]] and [[Ultmar]]. The [[Great Fire of Collinebourg]] raged for four days in 1728 and ravaged much of the medieval city, and although it left around a quarter of Collinebourgers homeless it also cleared the path for modernization and urbanization previously thought impossible in the inner city. Further developments during the [[Yonderian Golden Age]] brought a Neoclassical look to Collinebourg's architecture. | ||
Collinebourg remains a cultural and economic powerhouse in the [[Vandarch]] region. With a number of bridges connecting the various districts, the cityscape is characterised by parks, promenades, and waterfronts. Collinebourg is home to [[Guillaumebourg]] which houses the [[Yonderian Parliament]]. As the historic core of the modern state Yonderre, Collinebourg serves as the home of numerous Yonderian artists, scientists, and sports figures due to the presence of its various museums, academic and political institutions, and theaters. The city is home to [[Collinebourg University]], the oldest and largest university in [[Yonderre]]. Collinebourg is an international tourist attraction, the second most popular in Yonderre after [[Gabion]]. Collinebourg is also home to the [[Ligue Yonderre]] football clubs [[Artillerie FC]] and [[Collinebourg Chevaliers]]. | Collinebourg remains a cultural and economic powerhouse in the [[Vandarch]] region. With a number of bridges connecting the various districts, the cityscape is characterised by parks, promenades, and waterfronts. Collinebourg is home to [[Guillaumebourg]] which houses the [[Yonderian Parliament]]. As the historic core of the modern state Yonderre, Collinebourg serves as the home of numerous Yonderian artists, scientists, and sports figures due to the presence of its various museums, academic and political institutions, and theaters. The city is home to [[Collinebourg University]], the oldest and largest university in [[Yonderre]]. Collinebourg is an international tourist attraction, being the second most popular in Yonderre after [[Gabion]]. Collinebourg is also home to the [[Ligue Yonderre]] football clubs [[Artillerie FC]] and [[Collinebourg Chevaliers]]. | ||
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