Nord

:For the place in Greenland see Nord, Greenland; for the people see Norway.

History

Nord comprises the French part of former Flanders, excluding the western part separated in 1237 as the county of Artois (now a part of the neighbouring Pas-de-Calais).

Related Topics:
Flanders - 1237 - County of Artois - Pas-de-Calais

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This territory had been ruled by Spain since 1556, but was ceded to France in successive treaties (1659, 1668, and 1678).

Related Topics:
Spain - 1556 - 1659 - 1668 - 1678

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It was one of the original 83 départements created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790.

Related Topics:
French Revolution - March 4 - 1790

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