Le Cateau-Cambrésis facts for kids
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Le Cateau-Cambrésis
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Le Cateau-Cambrésis by Auguste Herbin
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 Le Cateau-Cambrésis
Location in France
Le Cateau-Cambrésis
Location in Hauts-de-France
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Hauts-de-France | |
| Department | Nord | |
| Arrondissement | Cambrai | |
| Canton | Le Cateau-Cambrésis | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté de communes du Caudrésis - Catésis | |
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27.24 km2 (10.52 sq mi) | |
| Population
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7,033 | |
| • Density | 258.19/km2 (668.70/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
59136 /59360
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| Elevation | 84–157 m (276–515 ft) (avg. 96 m or 315 ft) |
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| Website | lecateau.fr | |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | ||
Le Cateau-Cambrésis is a small town, also called a commune, located in northern France. It is part of the Nord department. The name "Cambrésis" tells us that the town is in an area that used to be a county. This county was once under the control of the Prince-Bishop of Cambrai.
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History of Le Cateau-Cambrésis
Le Cateau-Cambrésis has a long and interesting history, including important peace treaties and battles.
Key Historical Events
- In 1559, a very important agreement called the Peace of Cateau-Cambrésis was signed here. This treaty officially ended the Italian Wars.
- Until 1678, the city was part of the Spanish Netherlands. This area is now known as Belgium.
- France officially took control of the city in 1678. This happened after the Treaty of Nijmegen was signed.
- In 1794, during a battle, forces led by the Prince of Coburg defeated French forces at Le Cateau.
- In 1914, during World War I, a major battle took place here. This was the Battle of Le Cateau, where British forces fought during their retreat from the Battle of Mons.
Town's Coat of Arms
The town of Le Cateau-Cambrésis has its own special design, called a blazon or coat of arms.
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The coat of arms for Le Cateau-Cambrésis shows a golden castle with three towers on a blue background.
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Matisse Museum
The Musée Départemental Henri Matisse is a famous art museum in Le Cateau-Cambrésis. It is located in the Palais Fénelon building in the center of town. This museum has one of the largest collections of works by the famous artist Henri Matisse in France.
Famous People from Le Cateau-Cambrésis
Several notable people were born in or had connections to Le Cateau-Cambrésis.
People Born Here
- Henri Matisse: A world-famous artist known for his paintings.
- Marshal Mortier: A high-ranking military leader.
- Pierre Nord: A French writer.
- Raymond Poïvet: An artist who helped create the French science fiction comics Les Pionniers de l'Espérance.
Other Notable Connections
- Pierre Mauroy: He was a student in Le Cateau. Later, he became a representative for the Nord department on the general council.
Gallery
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This picture shows the city of Le Cateau-Cambrésis. You can see the belfry on the left and the church tower on the right.
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An overall view of Le Cateau-Cambrésis.
See also
In Spanish: Le Cateau-Cambrésis para niños
