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Borgloon

Also known as Loon

Borgloon is a small town in the province of Limburg, Belgium, in the fruit-growing Haspengouw (Hesbaye) region. It was the original seat of the counts of Loon, whose county was annexed by the prince-bishopric of Liège in 1366, and it remained one of the 'good towns' of Liège. Today it is known for its orchards.

Borgloon
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Prince-Bishopric of LiègeSocioeconomy

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County of ChinyCounty of Loon

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Borgloon. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/borgloon
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