Antoing facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Antoing
Antweon (Picard)
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 Antoing
Location in Belgium
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| Country | Belgium | ||
| Community | French Community | ||
| Region | Wallonia | ||
| Province | Hainaut | ||
| Arrondissement | Tournai | ||
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| • Total | 31.13 km2 (12.02 sq mi) | ||
| Population
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| Postal codes |
7640-7643
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| Area codes | 069 | ||
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Antoing is a city and municipality in Wallonia, Belgium. It is located in the province of Hainaut. You can say its name like "ahn-twahn".
The municipality of Antoing includes several smaller areas. These are Antoing itself, Bruyelle, Calonne, Fontenoy, Maubray, and Péronnes-lez-Antoing.
History of Antoing
Antoing has a long history. A very important event happened near the village of Fontenoy, which is part of Antoing. This was the Battle of Fontenoy.
The battle took place on May 11, 1745. It was a major fight during the War of Austrian Succession. This war involved many European countries.
What to See in Antoing
One of the most famous places in Antoing is Antoing Castle. This amazing castle was first built a very long time ago, in the 12th century.
It was later restored and improved in the 19th century. A famous architect named Eugène Viollet-le-Duc worked on its restoration. He helped make it look like it does today.
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Antoing Castle, home of the Princes de Ligne (13th - 16th centuries)
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The tower of Saint-Pierre Church
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Calonne, an industrial area along the Scheldt River
Famous People from Antoing
Antoing is the birthplace of some interesting people. One well-known person is Raoul Cauvin.
He was born in Antoing in 1938. Raoul Cauvin became a very popular comics writer. He created many famous comic series.
See also
In Spanish: Antoing para niños
