placeName (hendiPlaces)
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<placeName> (place name) contains an absolute or relative place name.
Other Customizations
Attributes
key
rec
Datatype
hendi.places.pointer
type
req
characterizes the element in some sense, using any convenient classification scheme or typology.
Possible values
reg
(regular)
the canonical name of the WeGA, i.e. the historic version known by Weber.
alt
(alternative)
modern
the current, official version of the name.
Example
<placeName>
<settlement>Rochester</settlement>
<region>New York</region>
</placeName>
Example
<placeName>
<geogName>Arrochar Alps</geogName>
<region>Argylshire</region>
</placeName>
Example
<placeName>
<measure>10 miles</measure>
<offset>Northeast of</offset>
<settlement>Attica</settlement>
</placeName>
