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The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition

Roanne , 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. Author not available,... Read more

Roanne
Roanne, Rhône‐Alpes/France Rodumna Situated on the Loire River, the Roman name probably comes from the Celtic root element rod ‘water’ or ‘river’. Read more

Puy, Jean
Puy, Jean (1876–1960). French painter and printmaker, born at Roanne. He trained at the École des Beaux-Arts, Lyons (1895–8) and in Paris at the Académie Julian (1898) and the Acad... Read more

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	Appeal over missing girl, 15.(News) ; ...a missing teenager from Warwickshire. Roanne Miller, 15, was last seen by a member...Initial investigations indicated that Roanne (below) had travelled to Folkestone by...travelled to Blackpool. It is believed that Roanne is in the company of a 24-year-old man... Read more
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	Twin town honour for former teacher.(News) ; ...presented with the Medal of Honour of Roanne on a visit to the borough's twin town...d'Honneur during a surprise presentation in Roanne at the weekend. The honour, which is rarely...was to be given the Medal of Honour of Roanne. I first went to Roanne in 1981 with about... Read more

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