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| '''Lüleburgaz''' is a city in the ] ] in ]. | '''Lüleburgaz''' (]: ''Arcadiopolis'') is a city in European ]. It has a population of 79,002 (] census) and is the largest city in ] ]. | ||
| The ] (970AD} saw Byzantine forces defeat an invading Russian force who were aiming to capture ] ([[Istanbul), 100 miles to the east. | |||
| The city is the seat of a ] bishopric. ], who would later oppose the reforms of ], was bishop here in ]. | |||
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Lüleburgaz (Latin: Arcadiopolis) is a city in European Turkey. It has a population of 79,002 (2000 census) and is the largest city in Kırklareli Province.
The Battle of Arcadiopolis (970AD} saw Byzantine forces defeat an invading Russian force who were aiming to capture Byzantium ([[Istanbul), 100 miles to the east.
The city is the seat of a Roman Catholic bishopric. Marcel Lefèbvre, who would later oppose the reforms of Vatican II, was bishop here in 1948.
