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Damphreux-Lugnez is a municipality in the district of Porrentruy in the canton of Jura in Switzerland. It was established on 1 January 2023 with the merger of the municipalities of Damphreux and Lugnez.

History

Damphreux was first mentioned in 1161 as Damfriol.[1] Lugnez was first mentioned around 501-600 as Lugduniaco. In 1225, it was mentioned as Lunigie.[2] On 1 January 2023, these two municipalities were merged to form the new municipality of Damphreux-Lugnez.[3]

References

  1. ^ Damphreux in German, French and Italian in the online Historical Dictionary of Switzerland.
  2. ^ Lugnez in German, French and Italian in the online Historical Dictionary of Switzerland.
  3. ^ "Applikation der Schweizer Gemeinden – Laufende Projekte". www.agvchapp.bfs.admin.ch. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
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