San Donato Milanese
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| Comune di San Donato Milanese | |
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 Municipal coat of arms |
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| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Province | Province of Milan (MI) |
| Mayor | Achille Taverniti |
| Elevation | 102 m |
| Area | 12.8 km² |
| Population | |
| - Total (as of Dec. 2004) | 32,769 |
| - Density | 2,556/km² |
| Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
| Coordinates | |
| Gentilic | Sandonatesi |
| Dialing code | 02 |
| Postal code | 20097 |
| Patron | San Donato |
  Location of San Donato Milanese in Italy |
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| Website: www.comune.sandonatomilanese.mi.it | |
San Donato Milanese is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Milan in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 10 km southeast of Milan.
San Donato Milanese borders the following municipalities: Milan, Peschiera Borromeo, Mediglia, San Giuliano Milanese, Opera, Locate di Triulzi.
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[edit] History
Although the area was settled since very ancient times, the origins of San Donato dates back to the 7th century, when a pieve was founded here by the army of Grimoald I, Duke of Benevento. After a period under the Milanese family De Advocati, the town was a possession of the archbishops of Milan until the 16th century.
A series of notable abbeys were founded in the area by Bernard of Clairvaux during the 11th century. Later Frederick Barbarossa resided here after his destruction of Milan, whil the Visconti and the Torriani fought here (1278) for the possession of the duchy of Milan. The battle of Marignano was also fought nearby, Francis I of France setting his headquarters here after the battle.
Today San Donato is a modern industrial and services centre.
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