René Bansard

	René Bansard René Bansard (1904–1971) was a French archaeologist. Background He was born in 1904 to a merchant in Grandcamp-Maisy. He died in 1971 in Saint-André-de-Messei Saint-André-de-Messei (, literally ''Saint-André of Messei'') is a commune in the Orne department in north-western France. Geography The commune is made up of the following collection of villages and hamlets, Les Refours, Les Monts, L'Être .... References 1904 births 1971 deaths 20th-century French non-fiction writers 20th-century French male writers French archaeologists French male non-fiction writers 20th-century French archaeologists {{France-scientist-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Grandcamp-Maisy Grandcamp-Maisy () is a commune in the Calvados department in the Normandy region in northwestern France. Geography Grandcamp-Maisy is located on the coast, northeast of Isigny-sur-Mer and west of Pointe du Hoc. It is an active fishing port, with a fish market located on the harbour side. History On 1 November 1972, the commune formerly known as Grandcamp-les-Bains amalgamated with Maisy (Its old INSEE code was 14392) and changed its name to Grandcamp-Maisy. World War II In 1944 the town of Maisy was the site of a hidden German heavy artillery battery and the headquarters for the sector. Until early in the 21st century, the site was overgrown and had been covered by US engineers before the end of 1944 - well before any historians had a chance to examine the site. British military historian Gary Sterne rediscovered the site after finding an American invasion map, and purchased the site and turned it into a museum with over 2 miles of original German trenches and bunkers. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Saint-André-de-Messei Saint-André-de-Messei (, literally ''Saint-André of Messei'') is a commune in the Orne department in north-western France. Geography The commune is made up of the following collection of villages and hamlets, Les Refours, Les Monts, L'Être Gallet, Vircoq and Saint-André-de-Messei. It is in size. The highest point in the commune is . The sole watercourse that flows through the commune is the river Varenne. Notable People * René Bansard - (1904 - 1917) was a French archaeologist, who died here. See also Communes of the Orne department The following is a list of the 381 communes of the Orne department of France. The communes cooperate in the following intercommunalities (as of 2025): References Saintandredemessei {{Argentan-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	1904 Births Events January * January 7 – The distress signal ''CQD'' is established, only to be replaced 2 years later by ''SOS''. * January 8 – The Blackstone Library is dedicated, marking the beginning of the Chicago Public Library system. * January 12 – The Herero Wars in German South West Africa begin. * January 17 – Anton Chekhov's last play, ''The Cherry Orchard'' («Вишнëвый сад», ''Vishnevyi sad''), opens at the Moscow Art Theatre directed by Constantin Stanislavski, 6 month's before the author's death. * January 23 – The Ålesund fire destroys most buildings in the town of Ålesund, Norway, leaving about 10,000 people without shelter. * January 25 – Halford Mackinder presents a paper on "The Geographical Pivot of History" to the Royal Geographical Society of London in which he formulates the Heartland Theory, originating the study of geopolitics. February * February 7 – The Great Baltimore Fire in Baltimore, Maryland, destroys over 1,500 build ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	1971 Deaths * The year 1971 had three partial solar eclipses (Solar eclipse of February 25, 1971, February 25, Solar eclipse of July 22, 1971, July 22 and Solar eclipse of August 20, 1971, August 20) and two total lunar eclipses (February 1971 lunar eclipse, February 10, and August 1971 lunar eclipse, August 6). The world population increased by 2.1% this year, the highest increase in history. Events January * January 2 – 1971 Ibrox disaster: During a crush, 66 people are killed and over 200 injured in Glasgow, Scotland. * January 5 – The first ever One Day International cricket match is played between Australia and England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. * January 8 – Tupamaros kidnap Geoffrey Jackson, British ambassador to Uruguay, in Montevideo, keeping him captive until September. * January 9 – Uruguayan president Jorge Pacheco Areco demands emergency powers for 90 days due to kidnappings, and receives them the next day. * January 12 – The landmark United States televis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	French Archaeologists French may refer to: * Something of, from, or related to France French language, which originated in France French people, a nation and ethnic group ** French cuisine, cooking traditions and practices Arts and media * The French (band), a British rock band * "French" (episode), a live-action episode of ''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!'' * ''Française'' (film), a 2008 film * French Stewart (born 1964), American actor Other uses * French (surname), a surname (including a list of people with the name) * French (tunic), a type of military jacket or tunic * French's, an American brand of mustard condiment * French (catheter scale), a unit of measurement * French Defence, a chess opening * French kiss, a type of kiss See also * France (other) * Franch, a surname * French Revolution (other) * French River (other), several rivers and other places * Frenching (other) * Justice French (other) Justice French may refer to: * C. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]

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