Jemappes
Jemappes
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Old Town Hall | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Location of Jemappes | |
Location of Jemappes in Mons | |
Jemappes Jemappes | |
| Coordinates: 50°26′54″N 3°53′22″E / 50.44833°N 3.88944°E | |
| Country | Belgium |
| Community | French Community |
| Region | Wallonia |
| Province | Hainaut |
| Arrondissement | Mons |
| Municipality | Mons |
| Area | |
• Total | 6.72 km2 (2.59 sq mi) |
| Population (2020-01-01) | |
• Total | 10,850 |
| • Density | 1,600/km2 (4,200/sq mi) |
| Postal codes | 7012 |
| Area codes | 065 |
Jemappes (French pronunciation: [ʒəmap]; in older texts also: Jemmapes; Walloon: Djumape; Picard: Djumappes) is a sub-municipality of the city of Mons located in the province of Hainaut, Wallonia, Belgium. It was a separate municipality until 1977. On 8 June 1870, Flénu was detached from Jemappes, and was later merged into Jemappes in 1971. On 1 January 1977, Jemappes was merged into Mons.[1]
Jemappes is known for the Battle of Jemappes between the French and Austrian armies in 1792.
During the French occupation of Belgium (1792–1814), there was a département named after the Battle of Jemappes, 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.
Gallery
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Old Town Hall.
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St. Martin Church
References
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