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Noyon - Definition and Overview

Noyon is a small but historic French city in the Oise département, Picardie, on the Oise Canal, approximately 60 miles north of Paris.

History

Originally inhabited by a Gallic tribe of peoples, it is famous as the site where Emperor Charlemagne was crowned in 768 as was the first Capetian king, Hugh Capet in 987.

Near the end of the 16th century the city fell under the control of Spain but King Henry IV of France would recapture it. The city was occupied by the Germans during World War I and World War II and on both occasions suffered heavy damage.

Famous personalities

Example Usage of Noyon
geave: Encore un esploit de la SNCF, 45min de retard au départ de Noyon. I stay waiting on station ... :/
rajkrsen: @Noyonjparasara Noyon, my name is Raj. From Barpeta. Yourself?
rajkrsen: @Noyonjparasara Noyon, you have not yet accepted my friend request on FB? Me from Assam as well.
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