Marcigny
Marcigny is a commune in the Saône-et-Loire department in the region of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté in eastern France.
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| Coordinates: 46°16′32″N 4°02′32″E | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bourgogne-Franche-Comté |
| Department | Saône-et-Loire |
| Arrondissement | Charolles |
| Canton | Paray-le-Monial |
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| • Mayor (2014-2020) | Louis Poncet |
| Area 1 | 8.15 km2 (3.15 sq mi) |
| Population (2017-01-01)[1] | 1,780 |
| • Density | 220/km2 (570/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 71275 /71110 |
| Elevation | 237–338 m (778–1,109 ft) (avg. 242 m or 794 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
History
Marcigny was the site of the first Cluniac nunnery, founded in 1056. St Anselm was unsuccessful in attempting to enroll his sister Richeza there after the death of her husband amid the First Crusade. Adela of Normandy, Countess of Blois, mother of King Stephen of England, died in a convent here in 1137.
Economy
The major manufacturer of the city is Emile Henry (ceramic).
References
- "Populations légales 2017". INSEE. Retrieved 6 January 2020.
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