SwitzerlandCommune de Renens 11 · Renens · Your commune in Vaud
Who bought the lordship of Renens in 1750?
In the exam (French)
Qui a acheté la seigneurie de Renens en 1750 ?
- aThe City of LausanneLa Ville de LausanneCorrect answer
- bThe City of BernLa Ville de Berne
- cThe King of FranceLe roi de France
- dThe House of SavoyLa famille de Savoie
Why?
The City of Lausanne bought the lordship of Renens in 1750. The castle was later sold to private owners.
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