Montfaucon facts for kids

Montfaucon is a name that refers to several different things, mostly places in France and Switzerland. It is also connected to a famous person from history and an important battle.

People Named Montfaucon

One important person named Montfaucon was Bernard de Montfaucon (1655–1741). He was a French monk who lived a long time ago. He was also an early expert in palaeography, which is the study of old handwriting and ancient documents. He was also an archaeologist, someone who studies human history by digging up old sites and artifacts.

Places Called Montfaucon

The name Montfaucon is used for several towns and villages.

Montfaucon in Switzerland

• Montfaucon, Switzerland: This village is located in the canton of Jura, which is like a state or region in Switzerland.

Montfaucon in France

Many places in France share the name Montfaucon:

• Montfaucon, Aisne: A small town in the Aisne department, a region in northern France.
• Montfaucon, Doubs: This place is in the Doubs department, located in eastern France.
• Montfaucon, Gard: Found in the Gard department, which is in the southern part of France.
• Montfaucon, Lot: Located in the Lot department, in southwestern France.
• Montfaucon-d'Argonne: This town is in the Meuse department. It is famous for a big battle during World War I.
• Montfaucon-en-Velay: Situated in the Haute-Loire department, in central France.
• Montfaucon-Montigné: A former town in the Maine-et-Loire department.
  • Canton of Montfaucon-Montigné: This was an administrative area that included Montfaucon-Montigné and nearby villages.

Other Uses of Montfaucon

The name Montfaucon is also part of some important historical events and places.

Battle of Montfaucon

• Battle of Montfaucon: This was a very important battle during World War I. It was part of a larger fight called the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. This battle took place near Montfaucon-d'Argonne in France.

Historical Landmark

• Gibbet of Montfaucon: This was a large, famous stone structure in Paris, France. For many centuries, from the 1200s to the 1700s, it was used for public justice by the kings of France.

See also

In Spanish: Montfaucon para niños