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Simplon (department)
Simplon () was a department of the First French Empire. It was named after the Simplon Pass (). It was formed in 1810, when the Rhodanic Republic was annexed by France. Its territory corresponded with that of the present-day Swiss canton of Valais. The chef-lieu of the department was Sion. The department was subdivided into the following three arrondissements and cantons:Almanach Impérial an bissextil MDCCCXII p. 469-470, accessed in Gallica 31 July 2013 * Sion: , Loèche, |
French Language
French ( or ) is a Romance language of the Indo-European family. It descended from the Vulgar Latin of the Roman Empire, as did all Romance languages. French evolved from Gallo-Romance, the Latin spoken in Gaul, and more specifically in Northern Gaul. Its closest relatives are the other langues d'oïl—languages historically spoken in northern France and in southern Belgium, which French ( Francien) largely supplanted. French was also influenced by native Celtic languages of Northern Roman Gaul like Gallia Belgica and by the ( Germanic) Frankish language of the post-Roman Frankish invaders. Today, owing to France's past overseas expansion, there are numerous French-based creole languages, most notably Haitian Creole. A French-speaking person or nation may be referred to as Francophone in both English and French. French is an official language in 29 countries across multiple continents, most of which are members of the ''Organisation internationale de la Francophonie'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sion District
The district of Sion is a district of the Cantons of Switzerland, canton of Valais in Switzerland. It has a population of (as of ). Municipalities It comprises the following Municipalities of Switzerland, municipalities: Coat of arms The blazon of the district coat of arms is ''Per pale Argent two Mullets of Five Gules, and Gules.'' Demographics Sion has a population () of . Most of the population () speaks French language, French (31,488 or 85.1%) as their first language, German language, German is the second most common (1,878 or 5.1%) and Portuguese language, Portuguese is the third (1,029 or 2.8%). There are 915 people who speak Italian language, Italian and 20 people who speak Romansh language, Romansh. , the gender distribution of the population was 48.3% male and 51.7% female. The population was made up of 15,250 Swiss men (36.8% of the population) and 4,787 (11.5%) non-Swiss men. There were 16,910 Swiss women (40.8%) and 4,537 (10.9%) non-Swiss women. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Départment Du Simplon 1812
A department (, ) is an administrative or political division in several countries. Departments are the first-level divisions of 11 countries, nine in the Americas and two in Africa. An additional 10 countries use departments as second-level divisions, eight in Africa, and one each in the Americas and Europe. As a territorial entity, "department" was first used by the French Revolutionary governments, apparently to emphasize that each territory was simply an administrative sub-division of the united sovereign nation. (The term "department", in other contexts, means an administrative sub-division of a larger organization.) This attempt to de-emphasize local political identity contrasts strongly with countries divided into "states" (implying local sovereignty). The division of France into departments was a project particularly identified with the French revolutionary leader the Abbé Sieyès, although it had already been frequently discussed and written about by many politicians an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Restoration And Regeneration In Switzerland
The periods of Restoration and Regeneration in Swiss history lasted from 1814 to 1847. "Restoration" is the period of 1814 to 1830, the restoration of the ''Ancien Régime'' (federalism), reverting the changes imposed by Napoleon Bonaparte on the centralist Helvetic Republic from 1798 and the partial reversion to the old system with the Act of Mediation of 1803. "Regeneration" is the period of 1830 to 1848, when in the wake of the July Revolution the "restored" ''Ancien Régime'' was countered by the liberal movement. In the Protestant cantons, the rural population enforced liberal cantonal constitutions, partly in armed marches on the cities. This resulted in a conservative backlash in the Catholic cantons in the 1830s, raising the conflict to the point of civil war by 1847. Restoration When Napoleon's fall appeared imminent, the Act of Mediation was suspended in late December 1813, and lengthy discussions about future constitutions were initiated in all cantons of Switzerla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Napoleon Bonaparte
Napoleon Bonaparte ; it, Napoleone Bonaparte, ; co, Napulione Buonaparte. (born Napoleone Buonaparte; 15 August 1769 – 5 May 1821), later known by his regnal name Napoleon I, was a French military commander and political leader who rose to prominence during the French Revolution and led Military career of Napoleon Bonaparte, successful campaigns during the French Revolutionary Wars, Revolutionary Wars. He was the ''de facto'' leader of the First French Republic, French Republic as First Consul from 1799 to 1804, then Emperor of the French from 1804 until 1814 and again in Hundred Days, 1815. Napoleon's political and cultural legacy endures to this day, as a highly celebrated and controversial leader. He initiated many liberal reforms that have persisted in society, and is considered one of the greatest military commanders in history. His wars and campaigns are studied by militaries all over the world. Between three and six million civilians and soldiers Napoleonic Wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saint-Maurice District
The district of Saint-Maurice is a district in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. It has a population of (as of ). Municipalities It comprises the following municipalities: Mergers and name changes On 1 January 2013 the former municipality of Mex (VS) merged into the municipality of Saint-Maurice.Nomenklaturen – Amtliches Gemeindeverzeichnis der Schweiz accessed 9 February 2013 Coat of arms The of the district is ''Per pale Azure and Gules, overall a Cross botto ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monthey District
The district of Monthey is a district of the canton of Valais in Switzerland. It has a population of (as of ). Municipalities It comprises the following municipalities: Coat of arms The blazon of the municipal coat of arms is ''Or, issuant from coupeaux Vert an Oak-tree proper leaved and fructed of the second.'' Demographics Monthey has a population () of . Most of the population () speaks French (29,275 or 87.7%) as their first language, German is the second most common (874 or 2.6%) and Italian is the third (808 or 2.4%). There are 14 people who speak Romansh. , the gender distribution of the population was 49.7% male and 50.3% female. The population was made up of 14,962 Swiss men (37.1% of the population) and 5,083 (12.6%) non-Swiss men. There were 15,820 Swiss women (39.2%) and 4,451 (11.0%) non-Swiss women. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Martigny District
The district of Martigny is a district in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. It has a population of (as of ). Municipalities It comprises the following municipalities: Coat of arms The blazon of the municipal coat of arms is ''Gules, a Lion rampant double-queued Argent holding a mallet Or.'' Demographics Martigny has a population () of . Most of the population () speaks French (29,848 or 88.6%) as their first language, Portuguese is the second most common (1,268 or 3.8%) and Italian is the third (818 or 2.4%). There are 516 people who speak German and 17 people who speak Romansh. , the gender distribution of the population was 49.4% male and 50.6% female. The population was made up of 14,638 Swiss men (36.4% of the population) and 5,224 (13.0%) non-Swiss men. There were 15,790 Swiss women (39.3%) and 4,518 (11.2%) non-Swiss women. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Entremont (district)
thumb The district of Entremont is a district in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. It has a population of (as of ). Municipalities It comprises the following municipalities: Mergers On 1 January 2021 the former municipalities of Bagnes and Vollèges merged to form the new municipality of Val de Bagnes. Coat of arms The blazon of the municipal coat of arms is ''Azure, a Ram rampant Argent horned Or and langued and hoofed Gules, pierced by a sword Argent hilted Or, on four mounts Vert.'' Demographics Entremont has a population () of . Most of the population () speaks French (11,149 or 91.9%) as their first language, Portuguese is the second most common (275 or 2.3%) and German is the third (201 or 1.7%). There are 122 people who speak Italian and 2 people who speak Romansh. , the gender distribution of the population was 51.1% male and 48.9% female. The population was made up of 5,616 Swiss men (40.4% of the population) and 1,493 (10.7%) non-Swiss men. There were ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Visp District
The district of Visp (german: Bezirk Visp, french: District de Viège) is a district in the Canton of Valais in southern Switzerland. It has a population of (as of ). Municipalities It consists of the following municipalities: Coat of arms The blazon of the district coat of arms is ''Per pale Argent and Gules, two Lions rampant respectant counterchanged.'' Demographics Visp has a population () of . Most of the population () speaks German (23,373 or 87.2%) as their first language, Portuguese is the second most common (853 or 3.2%) and Italian is the third (658 or 2.5%). There are 398 people who speak French and 12 people who speak Romansh. , the gender distribution of the population was 49.8% male and 50.2% female. The population was made up of 10,909 Swiss men (39.4% of the population) and 2,881 (10.4%) non-Swiss men. There were 11,353 Swiss women (41.0%) and 2,528 (9.1%) non-Swiss women. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raron (district)
The district of Raron was one of the 12 districts comprising the Republic of Wallis and after 1848 the canton of Valais in Switzerland. Today it is divided into two demi-districts, which are geographically separated by the District of Brig. The district of East Raron (german: Östlich-Raron, french: Rarogne oriental) with the capital Mörel-Filet includes the following municipalities: *CH-3991, 3994 Bettmeralp *CH-3983 Bister *CH-3982 Bitsch *CH-3993 Grengiols *CH-3983 Mörel-Filet *CH-3986 Riederalp The district of West Raron (German: Westlich-Raron, French: Rarogne occidental) with the capital Raron includes the following municipalities: *CH-3938 Ausserberg *CH-3919 Blatten *CH-3935 Bürchen *CH-3943 Eischoll *CH-3916 Ferden *CH-3917 Kippel *CH-3942 Niedergesteln *CH-3942 Raron *CH-3940 Steg-Hohtenn *CH-3944 Unterbäch *CH-3918 Wiler Wiler (Lötschen) is a municipality in the district of Raron in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. Geography Wiler has an area, , ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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