Jemappes
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During the French occupation of Belgium (1792–1814), there was a département named after the Battle of Jemappes, see Jemmape. Jemappes was also a battleground in the First World War.
Notable inhabitants
- Georges Emile Lebacq, painter born on 26 September 1876
- Jean-Marie Buchet, author-filmmaker born on 24 February 1938.
- Salvatore Adamo, singer, lived here 1948 - ?
- Gérard Roland, noted Economist, born in 1954.
- Eric-Claude Ceccarelli, annoted Area manager, born in 1969.
Gallery
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Wikisource has the text of the 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica article Jemappes. |
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Old Town Hall.
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