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