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unusual facts about Gaston III, Count of Foix



Andorra–France relations

Andorra–France relations have existed since 1278, when Andorra was granted sovereignty through paréage by the Count of Foix in southern France.

Gaston III, Count of Foix

Music at the Court of Gaston Febus, Count of Foix and Bearn (1331-1391); Huelgas Ensemble, Paul Van Nevel; Sony, 1992.

Lay Abbey

This was the case, for example, of the lay abbey of Aramits, built in "domengeadure", that is to say as a noble house by Gaston Phoebus around 1376.

Roman Catholic Diocese of Pamiers

A castle built on the site of the abbey by Roger II Count of Foix (1070–1125), was called Appamia; hence the name of Pamiers which passed to the neighbouring small town.


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