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Volume 7 · 55 words · 1842 Edition

a city and fortress in the delegation of Ferrara, in Italy, belonging to the pope, but garrisoned by Austria, in pursuance of the treaty of Vienna. It is situated in a marshy position, which constitutes its chief defence. It is deemed very unhealthy, but contains 3500 inhabitants. Long. 12. 4. E. Lat. 44. 40. N.