Gévaudan
Historical area of France / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with Givaudan.
Gévaudan (French pronunciation: [ʒevodɑ̃]; Occitan: Gavaudan, Gevaudan) is a historical area of France in Lozère département. It took its name from the Gabali, a Gallic tribe subordinate to the Arverni.
Quick Facts County of GévaudanComte de Gavaudan (Occitan)Comté de Gévaudan (French), Capital ...
County of Gévaudan | |||||||||
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1096–1790 | |||||||||
Capital | Javols | ||||||||
Common languages | Occitan, French | ||||||||
Religion | Roman Catholicism, Calvinism | ||||||||
Government | Monarchy | ||||||||
Historical era | Middle Ages | ||||||||
• Established | 1096 | ||||||||
• Disestablished | 1790 | ||||||||
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Today part of | France |
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