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4 unusual facts about Montferrand


Philippe Marocco

Marocco did his career at Montferrand, where he won the Challenge Yves du Manoir Cup in 1985/86 and finished runner-up in the 1993/94 Championship.

Pierre-Denis, Comte de Peyronnet

He finally died on 2 January 1854 in the castle of Montferrand in Gironde.

St Petersburg Union of Composers

This mansion was built in the 18th century, rebuilt in 1835-40 by architect A.A. Montferrand and in 1873-74 by architect I.V. Strom and M.E. Messmacher.

William VII the Young of Auvergne

The young count was able to maintain his status in part of his county, especially Beaumont, Chamalières, and Montferrand.


Angel de Grimoard

He was born about 1315 in the Castle of Grizac, now located in the commune of Le Pont-de-Montvert, the son of William de Grimoard, Lord of Bellegarde, and of Amphélise de Montferrand.

Auguste de Montferrand

In the summer of 1816, Montferrand landed in St. Petersburg, carrying a recommendation letter from Abraham-Louis Breguet.

Battle of Castillon

On returning to France, after being exiled in England, Montferrand was arrested and taken to Poitier where he was tried by a commission.

Cecile of France

In 1133, Pons was besieged at his castle of Montferrand by Zengi, atabeg of Mosul, in 1133, and Cecile appealed to her half-brother, King Fulk of Jerusalem, to come to his aid.

Saint-Avit-Sénieur

The site of Combe-Capelle has been excavated near the Couze Valley, next to the border with the municipality of Montferrand-du-Périgord.


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