Éguilles
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History
Tracks of an early settlement dating back to the 3rd century BC have been found. However, it appears that in 124BC those tracks were destroyed.[3]
In the 16th century, there were attacks from Aix-en-Provence and Les Baux-de-Provence, and the Castle was destroyed.[3] In 1790 there were 180 inhabitants, mostly shepherds.[3]
In the 19th century many inhabitants left owing to the Industrial Revolution.[3] By 1936 there were only 730 inhabitants.[3]
Population
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Personalities
- Jean Joseph Marius Diouloufet, Provençal writer, was born in Eguilles on 19 September 1771.
See also
References
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External links
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