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SANCERRE , a town of central France, capital of an arrondissement in the department of Cher, 34 M. N.E. of Bourges by rail
district
(l000 ft.) about 1 m. from the left bank of the Loire. It has a modern
century , the only relic of an ancient stronghold. From 1037 to 1152 the title of count of Sancerre was held by the counts
counts
Theobald IV. of Champagne, but in 1226 came under the suzerainty of the crown. In 164o it became the property of Henri de Conde , whose descendants possessed it till the Revolution. During the religious wars it was a stronghold of Protestantism, and in 1573 was besieged by the Catholics, who did not succeed in capturing it till after nearly eight months of siege. The town has a subprefecture, a tribunal of first instance and a communal college. Good wine is grown in the vicinity.End of Article: SANCERRE If you wish, you can link directly to this article.
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