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unusual facts about Calonne-Ricouart


Calonne

Calonne-Ricouart, commune of the Pas-de-Calais department in France


Antoing

It consists of the former municipalities of Antoing, Maubray, Péronnes-lez-Antoing, Bruyelle, Calonne and Fontenoy.

Bully-les-Mines

Ricouart proposes that "Bullire" derives from the French "bouillonner," a reference to the source of the river Surgeon in a neighboring commune.

Calonne

Calonne-sur-la-Lys, commune of the Pas-de-Calais department in France

Charles Alexandre de Calonne

Charles Alexandre, vicomte de Calonne (20 January 1734, Douai – 30 October 1802) was a French statesman, best known for his involvement in the French Revolution.


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