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Villarbeney

Canton of Fribourg · District: Gruyère · 105 inhabitants (2000, former municipality of Villarbeney, last figure before the merger)
Part of the municipality of Botterens
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Origin of the name Villarbeney

In the 13th century the village is written « Villar bene ». The name has received no explanation.[1]

Founding of Villarbeney

Villarbeney stretches along the cantonal road from Fribourg to La Roche and Bulle, on the shore of the Lac de la Gruyère. In the Middle Ages it belonged, like Botterens, to the lordship of Corbières. The village kept an agricultural character, geared to cattle breeding. It is today part of the municipality of Botterens (merger of 1 January 2006).[1][2]

History of Villarbeney

13th century. The village appears as « Villar bene ».[1]

Late 14th century. The convent of Humilimont held land in Villarbeney.[1]

1553. Villarbeney became Fribourg territory and passed from the lordship to the bailiwick of Corbières.[1][2]

1779. A fire struck the village.[1]

1798. Villarbeney joined the Gruyère district.[1]

1803. The village moved to the district of Corbières, returned to Gruyère from 1815 to 1830, then went back to Corbières until 1848.[1]

1871. Villarbeney left the parish of Broc for that of Botterens, which had just been created.[1]

1887. Villarbeney and Botterens were brought under a single municipal council.[1][2]

1982. The new law on municipalities restored Villarbeney's independence.[1][2]

2004. On 18 November, the Grand Council adopted the decree merging it with Botterens.[3]

2006. On 1 January, Villarbeney merged with Botterens, which gave its name to the municipality.[2][1]

Population of Villarbeney

Sources and references: [1]

Population of Villarbeney
181150
183180
185075
190077
195075
2000105

Sources

  1. Dictionnaire historique de la Suisse, « Villarbeney » (Marianne Rolle, version du 09.06.2015)
  2. Commune de Botterens, site officiel (« Histoire »)
  3. État de Fribourg, « Liste chronologique des fusions, divisions et changements de nom des communes » (RSF 141.1.2), législation fribourgeoise

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