Jemappes
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| Coordinates: 50°27′N 3°53′E / 50.450°N 3.883°E | |
| Country |  Belgium |
| Region | Wallonia |
| Province | Hainaut |
| Arrondissement | Mons |
| Municipality | Mons |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.72 km2 (2.59 sq mi) |
| Population (2004) | |
| • Total | 10,120 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Jemappes (in older texts also: Jemmapes) is a Walloon town in south-western Belgium, province Hainaut. Since 1973, it is part of the city of Mons. Jemappes is known for the Battle of Jemappes between the French and Austrian armies in 1792.
During the French occupation of Belgium (1792–1814), there was a département named after the Battle of Jemappes, Jemmape. Jemappes was also a battleground in the First World War.
Notable inhabitants
- Georges Emile Lebacq, painter born on 26 September 1876
- Jean-Marie Buchet, author-filmmaker born on 24 February 1938.
- Salvatore Adamo, singer, lived here 1948 - ?
- Gérard Roland, noted Economist, born in 1954.
Gallery
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Old Town Hall.
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50°27′N 3°53′E / 50.450°N 3.883°E
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