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Roanne (rôän`), town (1990 pop. 42,848), Loire dept., E central France, on the Loire River. Cotton and metals are the chief products; other industries include tanning, machine and vehicle manufacturing, and the spinning of artificial silk. Roanne (then Rodumna) was a crossroads in Gallo-Roman times and was mentioned in ancient geography by Ptolemy. The Joseph-Dechelette Museum, noted for its ancient artifacts, is located in the town. Roanne also has several ruins from the Roman period, as well as remnants of a medieval château and several 15th- and 16th-century houses. 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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Roanne Edwards, "Barbara Charline Jordan," Africana: The Encyclopedia of The African and American Experience, eds. Contact Roanne Reynolds (nee French) Ph: (03) 5722 1064 Email: tamlach@netc. CYCLING: Lance Armstrong finished third in a time trial in Roanne, France, at the Dauphine Libere race. |
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