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4 unusual facts about Somain


Christophe Cheval

Christophe Cheval (born 25 February 1971 in Somain, Nord) is a French sprinter who specialized in the 200 metres.

Somain

Somain, Nord, a commune of the Nord département, in northern France.

Soman (O-Pinacolyl methylphosphonofluoridate), an extremely toxic substance that is one of the world's most dangerous nerve agents.

Somain, Nord

Somain was previously served by the following rail lines: Somain - Péruwelz, Aubigny-au-Bac - Somain, Somain - Halluin via Orchies, Somain - Douai (Nord), and Somain - Douai (Sud).


C. Leon Broutin

He was the son of Emmanuel Broutin (Somain 1826-1883 Donostia-San Sebastián), a fencing master, and Marie-Louise Pasquier, a dressmaker.


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