Bthune
Bthune
is a city and
commune
of northern
France
,
sous-prfecture
of the
Pas-de-Calais
dpartement
. It is the administrative center of the
Communaut d'agglomration de l'Artois
.
History
Bthune is located in the former
province
of
Artois
.
Sights
Bthune is famous for its
Beffroi
(tower in the central square of the city).
Miscellaneous
Bthune was the birthplace of:
Jean Buridan
, probably born in Bthune (
1300
-
1358
),
philosopher
who sowed the seeds of religious scepticism in
Europe
Antoine Busnois
, born near Bthune (c.
1430
-
1492
),
composer
and
poet
of the early
Renaissance
Burgundian School
Pierre de Manchicourt
(c.
1510
-
1564
), composer of the Renaissance
External links
City council website
(in French)
http://www.theotherside.co.uk/tm-heritage/towns/bethune.htm
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