Solothurn
[German zoh-law-too rn]
- a city in NW Switzerland, on the Aar River: capital of canton of Solothurn.
- a canton in NW Switzerland.
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French Soleure.
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Contemporary Examples of solothurn
About a mile from the community of Solothurn, the Verena Gorge Hermitage is known to have existed since 1613.
Historical Examples of solothurn
Little Burgundy, with Solothurn as capital, fell to the counts of Buchegg.
The Story of SwitzerlandLina Hug
Here is an old mediæval gateway at Solothurn, in Switzerland.
In the Days of My YouthAmelia Ann Blandford Edwards
Fribourg, Solothurn, and Zurich were likewise stripped for the benefit of the military chest.
The Life of Napoleon BonaparteWilliam Milligan Sloane
And he and his companions, having lost no time, after a few days met those who had charge of the saints at Solothurn.
Essays Upon Some Controverted QuestionsThomas H. Huxley
And equally unmistakable is the relation between this Louvre drawing and the Madonna of Solothurn.
HolbeinBeatrice Fortescue
Solothurn
- a canton of NW Switzerland. Capital: Solothurn. Pop: 246 500 (2002 est). Area: 793 sq km (306 sq miles)
- a town in NW Switzerland, capital of Solothurn canton, on the Aare River. Pop: 15 489 (2000)
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French name: Soleure
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