Joigny

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Joigny (fr) is a commune in the Yonne département in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté in north-central France.

It is located on the banks of the river Yonne.

History

The current city, originally known as Joviniacum in Latin, was founded during Roman times by Flavius Jovinus prefect of the Roman militia in Gaul in AD 369.

During medieval times, it was fortified as a stronghold at the end of the 10th century by Renard I the Old (fr), Count of Sens, on part of the lands of the Sainte-Marie du Charnier de Sens Abbey.

Population

Historical population
Year Pop. ±% p.a.
1968 9,698 —    
1975 10,972 +1.78%
1982 9,644 −1.83%
1990 9,697 +0.07%
1999 10,032 +0.38%
2007 10,605 +0.70%
2012 9,800 −1.57%
2017 9,580 −0.45%
Source: INSEE[2]

Some notable people

It was also the home of Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat, who founded the Roman Catholic Society of the Sacred Heart in 1800.

Churches

  • Saint John Church (11th-16th century)
  • Saint Andrew Church (11th-16th century)
  • Saint Theobald Church (16th century)

Twin towns – sister cities

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See also

References

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External links

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