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|nation = [[Kingdom of | |nation = [[Kingdom of Batavia]] | ||
|name = Davignon | |name = Davignon | ||
|population = | |population = 1,558,421 | ||
|language = Dutch, Diets | |language = Dutch, Diets | ||
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|districts = Dietsland | |districts = Dietsland | ||
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'''Davignon''' is a city in the Kingdom of | [[File:Davignon new boulevard.png|thumb|left|350px|Prince Joseph ordered Perrier to make Davignon a ''pearl'' at the Irrel, which would not be inferior to [['s Koningenwaarde]]. Light and fresh air should be dominating the city, instead of the stench of the sewers.]] | ||
The city is the largest of the country and | '''Davignon''' is a city in the Kingdom of [[Batavia]] and capital of the former province of [[Dietsland]]. The city is the second largest of the country and was the centre of important political changes, including the (in)famous [[Davignonrepublic]]. While it was confronted with rising pauperism during most of the early 17th century, a huge fire in 1669 AN devoured most of the old city centre with its narrow streets and neglected houses. | ||
==Renewal program== | |||
An urban renewal program, pushed and supported by Prince [[Joseph Bartholomeus des Vinandy-Windsor]] and led by [[Adolf Perrier]], was started the same year: the burned down houses and slums were erased from the earth, while survivors were moved out to temporary housing near the edge of the city. Protests broke out among a part of the poor workers when news about the renewal program spread, but it was soon suppressed and the promises of better living conditions in the new houses calmed most. The Prince, however, envisioned more than new and clean houses: inspired by his experiences at [[Paleys Raiselle]], he wanted to rebuild the city in Batavian Renaissance style: wide boulevards, parks to relax, palaces and monuments to impress and act as meeting places for industrialists and higher classes. | |||
== Curiosities == | == Curiosities == | ||
The ''Gewestraad'' (legislative power of the district Dietsland) is located in the city. | The ''Gewestraad'' (legislative power of the district Dietsland) is located in the city. | ||
Other curiosities are the ''Stadhuis'' (City Hall) and the ''Hertogelijk Paleis'' (Ducal Palace). | Other curiosities are the ''Stadhuis'' (City Hall) and the ''Hertogelijk Paleis'' (Ducal Palace). | ||
Revision as of 19:57, 18 February 2019
| Nation: | Kingdom of Batavia |
| Population: | 1,558,421 |
| Predominant language: | Dutch, Diets |
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| Main roads: | N/A |
| Major districts: | Dietsland |
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Davignon is a city in the Kingdom of Batavia and capital of the former province of Dietsland. The city is the second largest of the country and was the centre of important political changes, including the (in)famous Davignonrepublic. While it was confronted with rising pauperism during most of the early 17th century, a huge fire in 1669 AN devoured most of the old city centre with its narrow streets and neglected houses.
Renewal program
An urban renewal program, pushed and supported by Prince Joseph Bartholomeus des Vinandy-Windsor and led by Adolf Perrier, was started the same year: the burned down houses and slums were erased from the earth, while survivors were moved out to temporary housing near the edge of the city. Protests broke out among a part of the poor workers when news about the renewal program spread, but it was soon suppressed and the promises of better living conditions in the new houses calmed most. The Prince, however, envisioned more than new and clean houses: inspired by his experiences at Paleys Raiselle, he wanted to rebuild the city in Batavian Renaissance style: wide boulevards, parks to relax, palaces and monuments to impress and act as meeting places for industrialists and higher classes.
Curiosities
The Gewestraad (legislative power of the district Dietsland) is located in the city. Other curiosities are the Stadhuis (City Hall) and the Hertogelijk Paleis (Ducal Palace).
