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Laon (läN), commercial town (1990 pop. 28,670), capital of Aisne dept., N France. It has forges, a printing plant, and factories that make heating equipment and metal goods. Situated on a rocky height c.300 ft (90 km) above the plain, it was fortified as early as Roman times. Laon was an episcopal see from the 5th cent. until the French Revolution. During the Middle Ages it was torn by bitter struggles against the bishops by the burghers, who ultimately succeeded (12th cent.) in obtaining recognition of their charter. Notable monuments include the vast Church of Notre Dame, St. Martin Church (both: 12th–13th cent.), and an octagonal chapel of the Templars (12th cent.). How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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It was the standard text book for students from the time of Anselm of Laon ([dagger]1117). Ritchie LD, Fung EB, Halloran BP, Turnlund JR, Van Laon MD, Cann CE, et al. An excellent example of the attention to detail that typified the works of Middle Ages artisans, who created art primarily for the Orthodox Church, is the 13th century Holy Face of Laon, from the cathedral of the same name in northern France. |
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