Which city was the capital of Latvia during the Duchy of Courland period, residence of the dukes?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Jelgava (Mitau)
- Step 1: Jelgava was the seat of the dukes of Courland. Step 2. The Jelgava Palace was built in the eighteenth century. Answer: Jelgava. Why not the others: Cēsis was a Livonian castle town, and Ventspils and Liepāja were ports.
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