Canton Marcigny Time zone CET (UTC+1) Local time Tuesday 3:41 AM | Population (2006) 1,936 Area 8.15 km² | |
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Region Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Weather 9°C, Wind SW at 5 km/h, 86% Humidity | ||
Marcigny is a commune in the Saône-et-Loire department in the region of Bourgogne in eastern France.
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Map of 71110 Marcigny, France
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
Marcigny Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA