Timeline of Luxembourg City

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The following is a timeline of the history of Luxembourg City, Luxembourg.

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Prior to 19th century

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Map of Luxembourg, 1581

19th century

20th century

21st century

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  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Britannica 1910.
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