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Geneva

Also known as Genava, Genève

Geneva is a city in western Switzerland where the Rhône flows out of Lake Geneva. As Genava it was a frontier town of the Allobroges, mentioned by Julius Caesar in 58 BCE, and later a Roman and episcopal city. In the 16th century it became the centre of John Calvin's Reformation, and today it hosts the European headquarters of the United Nations and the Red Cross.

Geneva
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Kingdom of ArlesFoundation, Socioeconomy, Governance, SummaryOld Swiss ConfederacySocioeconomy, Governance, ImpactDuchy of SavoyFoundation, Military, ImpactSwiss ConfederationFoundation, Socioeconomy, Impact, SummaryFrench IndochinaDecline, Summary

Mentioned in 3 state histories

AllobrogesPrince-Bishopric of GenevaRepublic of Geneva

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APA
The Epoch Institute. (2026). Geneva. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/geneva
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“Geneva.” The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia, The Epoch Institute, 2026, https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/geneva. Accessed .
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The Epoch Institute. “Geneva.” The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. 2026. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/geneva.
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