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Term: Marseille

Oldest of France's major cities; taken by Caesar 49 BCE; deteriorated after decline of Roman Empire until the 11th century; part of kingdom of Arles 879, of Provence 10th century; gained independence in the 13th century; passed to France in 1481; important during the 19th century.

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Marseille, active 1748 - 1803
Marseille, 1865 - 1943, Neuilly-sur-Siene
Marseille, 1848 - 1923, New York
Marseille, 1808 - 1879, Valmondois
Marseille, 1868 - 1918, Paris