Country France Department Allier Population (2011) 6,580 Local time Friday 2:00 PM | Region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Canton Commentry Area 20.96 km² Arrondissement Montluçon | |
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Intercommunality Commentry–Néris-les-Bains Weather 17°C, Wind S at 27 km/h, 47% Humidity | ||
Commentry is a commune in the department of Allier in central France. It lies 42 miles (68 km) southwest of Moulins in the valley of the Œil. It is within 8 km of one of the geographic centres of France. The film actress Yvonne Rozille (1900–1985) was born in Commentry.
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Map of 03600 Commentry, France
History
Commentry was the first commune ever to elect a socialist mayor: Christophe Thivrier was elected the 6th of June 1882. The Socialist Party of France was founded in Commentry in September 1902.
Economy
Commentry gave its name to a coal field over 21 square kilometres in extent, and had important foundries and forges.
Science
Charles Brongniart discovered many fossils near Commentry.
References
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