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1 History

The commune was named "Brive" until 1919, when it was remaned "Brive-la-Gaillarde".

2 Miscellaneous

Brive-la-Gaillarde was the birthplace of:

• Guillaume Dubois ( 1656- 1723), cardinal and statesman
• Pierre André Latreille ( 1762- 1833), entomologist
• Guillaume Marie Anne Brune ( 1763Events February 10 French and Indian War: The 1763 Treaty of Paris ends the war and France cedes Canada to Great Britain. 15 February the Treaty of Hubertusburg puts an end to the Seven Years' War between Prussia and Austria and their allies March 1 Charl- 1815Events January 3 Austria, Britain, and France form a secret defensive alliance treaty against Prussia and Russia. January 8 War of 1812: Battle of New Orleans February 3 The first commercial cheese factory is founded in Switzerland February 6 New Jersey g), marshal of FranceThe title of Marshal of France (Marechal de France) was derived from the office of marescallus Franciae created by Philippe Auguste for Alberic Clement (circa 1190). It later became a distinction and takes precedence above the constable, which was origina

3 External link

• City council website