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present time, the rich economy of Lamballe ensures to the city jobs and
prosperity. It remains the commercial crossroads and the capital of the
country of Penthièvre which give it a certain importance at the local
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 Lamballe - Maison de Meheut
city was founded since the 6th century by a monk from England. It
became the capital of the duchy of Penthièvre since the 11th century.
During its golden era, the duchy of Penthièvre functioned as an
authentic small kingdom with its own currency, its own laws and habits.
However, the expansionist ambitions of its lords weakened the
fortifications of this territory. The capture of the Duke Jean 5 by the
count of Penthièvre in 1420 rings the knell of this territory. His
mother sent 50 |
 Lamballe - Rue
orders the destruction of the ramparts and the fortifications of the
city. During the war of the league, the Protestant armies, ordered by
the captain Henry 4 attacked Lamballe. The city resisted until the
conversion of the king. Like Moncontour, Lamballe endured the fury of
the king Louis 13. The chatellery of Lamballe is sold to the bourbons
family in 1657, and the house of Penthièvre dies out in 1712. In 1825,
the construction of the Stud-farm renewed once again the local
activity. The history of Lamballe can not be evoked without mentioning
its illustrious character Mathurin Méheut. This artist excelled in
painting but he used other supports to free his creativity such as the
wallpaper, jewels, carpets, illustrator... His fame reached the United
States where an exposure was dedicated to him in 1923 in San Francisco. |
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