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Subprefecture and commune in Normandy, France
held at Avranches in response to the murder of Anglo-Norman Saint Thomas Becket. Henry II, King of England, after due penance done at Avranches on 21 May
Avranches
Avranches Cathedral (Cathédrale Saint-André d'Avranches) was once a Roman Catholic cathedral in Avranches in Normandy. The seat of the Bishop of Avranches
Avranches_Cathedral
French football club, based in Avranches
Sportive Avranches Mont Saint Michel (French: [lynjɔ̃ spɔʁtiv avʁɑ̃ʃ mɔ̃ sɛ̃ miʃɛl]), known as US Avranches is a French football club based in Avranches, in
US_Avranches
8th century bishop of Avranches
Saint Aubert, also known as Saint Autbert, was bishop of Avranches in the 8th century and is credited with founding Mont Saint-Michel. Aubert lived in
Aubert_of_Avranches
Agreement in medieval England regarding the Becket controversy
The Compromise of Avranches in 1172 marked the reconciliation of Henry II of England with the Catholic Church after the Becket controversy from 1163,
Compromise_of_Avranches
of Avranches (died 1260) was a poet of the first half of the 13th century, writing in Latin. He is sometimes assumed to have been born in Avranches, but
Henry_of_Avranches
Football tournament season
(5) AS Cannes v FC Annecy Olympique Villefontaine v Grenoble Foot 38 US Avranches v Paris 13 Atletico Olympique Charleville Prix AM v Reims Auby v Amiens
2025–26_Coupe_de_France
1793 executions in Avranches, France
killing by firing squad at Avranches of approximately 800 counter-revolutionary prisoners by Republican troops. Although Avranches itself is some distance
Avranches_massacre
Tidal island in Normandy, France
legend, the archangel Michael appeared in 708 to Aubert of Avranches, the bishop of Avranches, and instructed him to build a church on the rocky islet.
Mont-Saint-Michel
Archbishop of Rouen
John of Avranches was bishop of Avranches from 1060 to 1067, and archbishop of Rouen from 1067 to 1079. He was a Norman churchman, son of Rodulf of Ivry
John_of_Avranches
Railway line in France
concession for the steam operated Granville-Avranches-Sourdeval tramway, informed the municipality of Avranches of its intention to install an electric tramway
Trams_in_Avranches
Arrondissement in Normandy, France
of the arrondissement of Avranches, and their INSEE codes, are: Anctoville-sur-Boscq (50008) Aucey-la-Plaine (50019) Avranches (50025) Bacilly (50027)
Arrondissement_of_Avranches
Catholic diocese in France
The Diocese of Coutances (–Avranches) (Latin: Dioecesis Constantiensis (–Abrincensis); French: Diocèse de Coutances (–Avranches)) is a Latin diocese of the
Diocese_of_Coutances
source, which is in the public domain. Walther, Matthew. "Severus of Avranches", Catholic Herald, January 28, 2018 Catholic Forum: Severus of Avranches
Severus_of_Avranches
Viscounty and County of Avranches was a medieval viscounty and county in the Duchy of Normandy in France centered on the town of Avranches and located in the
Viscounts and counts of Avranches
Viscounts_and_counts_of_Avranches
11th-century Norman nobleman
William II, Duke of Normandy, bestowed on him the title of Viscount of Avranches sometime before 1046. Richard may also have been Lord of Creully and entrusted
Richard_le_Goz
came into effect in March 2015. Its seat is in Avranches. It consists of the following communes: Avranches (partly) Bacilly Carolles Champeaux Chavoy Dragey-Ronthon
Canton_of_Avranches
Haitian footballer (born 1999)
National: 2024–25 "US Avranches. Martin Expérience, à l'heure de la renaissance". saint-lo.maville.com. "MARTIN EXPÉRIENCE (AVRANCHES) SIGNE À CHOLET" (in
Martin_Expérience
Girondins de Bordeaux 2025–26 football season
deducted one point. Stade Poitevin were deducted one point. Girondins v Avranches Girondins v Granville Châteaubriant v Girondins Girondins v Saumur Saint-Malo
2025–26 FC Girondins de Bordeaux season
2025–26_FC_Girondins_de_Bordeaux_season
Hugh was bishop of Avranches from 1028–c. 1060. He was responsible for completing the most important parts of the cathedral, and took steps to reconstitute
Hugh_(bishop_of_Avranches)
Secular medieval building in France
building was used for this purpose, where the Avranches aristocrats of the fournée d'Avranches (Avranches Batch) were detained before being transferred
Grand_Doyenné_of_Avranches
Football league season
committee was later confirmed by the CNOSF and the administrative court. Avranches Châteauroux Cholet Dijon Épinal GOAL FC Le Mans Marignane GCB Martigues
2023–24_Championnat_National
6th-century bishop and saint
the same individual as the first bishop of Braga and Saint Paternus of Avranches in Normandy. Padarn built a monastery in Vannes and is considered one
Padarn
Operation part of World War II
2 mi (3.2 km) short of Avranches. The German High Command ordered the attacks to be renewed before the afternoon, so that Avranches could be taken. By noon
Operation_Lüttich
World War II landing operation in Europe
forces linked together, with an attempt to hold all territory north of the Avranches-Falaise line within the first three weeks. Montgomery envisaged a ninety-day
Normandy_landings
Haitian footballer (born 2002)
Strasbourg on 6 August 2022 against Monaco. On 28 June 2023, Jean joined Avranches on a season-long loan. On 7 August 2024, Jean joined Ligue 2 club Rodez
Dany_Jean
Rail line
Granville-Avranches-Sourdeval tramway was a 71 km (44 mi) long 1,000 mm (3 ft 3+3⁄8 in) gauge railway from Condé-sur-Vire via Granville to Avranches in the
Granville-Avranches-Sourdeval tramway
Granville-Avranches-Sourdeval_tramway
French Roman Catholic bishop (born 1948)
Roman Catholic bishop. From 2007 to 2013 he was Bishop of Coutances-et-Avranches. On 31 January 2013 he was appointed Bishop of Pontoise. He retired on
Stanislas_Lalanne
15th century Portuguese aristocrat
Dom Fernando de Almada, 2nd Count of Avranches (in Portugal the title became indigenated as Conde de Avranches) (c. 1430 – c. 29 April 1496) was a Portuguese
Fernando de Almada, 2nd Count of Avranches
Fernando_de_Almada,_2nd_Count_of_Avranches
Anglo-Norman nobleman (c. 1047–1101)
d'Avranches was born around 1047 as the son of Richard le Goz, Viscount of Avranches. His mother was traditionally said to have been Emma de Conteville, half-sister
Hugh d'Avranches, 1st Earl of Chester
Hugh_d'Avranches,_1st_Earl_of_Chester
United States Army general (1885–1945)
P-51 fighter-bombers as a combat air patrol (CAP). In its advance from Avranches to Argentan, the Third Army traversed 60 miles (97 km) in just two weeks
George_S._Patton
Michael of Avranches was bishop of Avranches from 1068 to 1094. He was an Italian churchman, about whom very little is known before he became a bishop
Michael_of_Avranches
Portuguese knight and nobleman
royal letter ennobling Álvaro Vaz de Almada as the 1st Count of Avranches. Avranches was one of the few remaining Plantagenet ruled towns in Normandy;
Álvaro Vaz de Almada, 1st Count of Avranches
Álvaro_Vaz_de_Almada,_1st_Count_of_Avranches
Senegalese footballer (born 1993)
"Thiaré en prêt à l' US Avranches". RCSC - Sporting de Charleroi (in Belgian French). Retrieved 7 March 2026. "L'US Avranches fait son entrée dans la
Jamal_Thiaré
French jazz violinist and composer
Canada, and Japan. Ponty was born into a family of classical musicians in Avranches, France. His father taught violin, and his mother taught piano. At sixteen
Jean-Luc_Ponty
King of the Franks from 694 to 711
on the Oise. In 708, during his reign of sixteen years, the bishop of Avranches, Saint Aubert, founded the monastery of Mont-Saint-Michel supposedly at
Childebert_III
French footballer (born 2006)
Granville, Manche, Argney is a youth product of AS Jullouville Sartilly, US Avranches and Le Havre. Argney started playing with Le Havre reserve on the summer
Paul_Argney
English noble (1094–1120)
the son of Hugh d'Avranches, 1st Earl of Chester and 2nd Viscount of Avranches, and his wife, Ermentrude of Clermont. His father died in 1101 leaving
Richard d'Avranches, 2nd Earl of Chester
Richard_d'Avranches,_2nd_Earl_of_Chester
French goalkeeper (born 1988)
à l'US Avranches, Anthony Beuve n'est en fait jamais vraiment parti". www.footnormand.fr. Retrieved 21 June 2026. "Anthony Beuve (US Avranches MSM), le
Anthony_Beuve
Area in Normandy, France
the territory of the Abrincatui, a tribe of Celts from whom the city of Avranches, the main town of the Avranchin, takes its name. In 867, by the Treaty
Avranchin
French actor
Samuel Le Bihan Samuel Le Bihan in 2015 Born (1965-11-02) 2 November 1965 (age 60) Avranches, France Occupation Actor Years active 1988–present Children 3
Samuel_Le_Bihan
Railway in Normandy, France
Condé-Granville tramway was a 68 (42¼) long metre gauge railway from Granville to Avranches in the Manche department of the Normandy region, which operated from 1908
Condé-Granville_tramway
French recording medium manufacturer
SAS is a manufacturer of magnetic recording media products, based in Avranches, France. As of 2015, it is a subsidiary of Mulann, a French company in
Pyral
French prelate and diplomat
June 1351) was a French prelate and diplomat. He served as the bishop of Avranches (as Jean IV) from 1328 until he was transferred to the diocese of Thérouanne
Jean de Vienne (bishop, died 1351)
Jean_de_Vienne_(bishop,_died_1351)
French footballer (born 1998)
on 24 August 2018. On 2 August 2019, Callegari signed for French club Avranches on a two-year contract. In June 2020, Callegari joined Ligue 2 club Chambly
Lorenzo_Callegari
Moroccan footballer (born 2000)
Strasbourg in 2018. In August 2020, he moved to Championnat National club Avranches. On 14 July 2021, Ligue 1 club Angers announced the signing of Ounahi
Azzedine_Ounahi
French footballer and manager (born 1980)
manager and former player. He is the manager of Championnat National 1 club Avranches. In his playing days, he was a defender. On 31 May 2013, AC Ajaccio announced
Cédric_Hengbart
Archangel, Gianna Beretta Molla Domestic servants - Zita Drapers - Severus of Avranches Drivers - Christopher, Fiacre, Frances of Rome Dyers - Maurice and Lydia
List of patron saints by occupation and activity
List_of_patron_saints_by_occupation_and_activity
Football league season
Istres Jura Sud Le Puy Anglet Marignane Grasse Rumilly St-Priest Toulon Avranches Blois Bordeaux Bourges Châteaubriant Dinan Léhon Granville La Roche Les
2024–25 Championnat National 2
2024–25_Championnat_National_2
1984 French film
Donatienne. Alain Delon as Robert Avranches Nathalie Baye as Donatienne Pouget / Marie-Thérèse Chatelard / Geneviève Avranches Michel Galabru as Emile (one
Our_Story_(film)
Religious building
– the original name of Mont-Saint-Michel – was part of the Diocese of Avranches. By the middle of the 6th century, Christianity had a stronger presence
Mont-Saint-Michel_Abbey
7th-century Irish Christian martyr
first recorded in the 13th century by a canon of the Church of Aubert of Avranches at Cambrai, France. It was commissioned by Guiard of Laon, the Bishop
Saint_Dymphna
American offensive in the Western Theater of World War II
opposing the First Army, which emerged from the bocage and liberated Avranches. Reinforcements were moved west by Field Marshal Günther von Kluge and
Operation_Cobra
German Nazi paramilitary organisation (1925–1945)
Hitler ordered a counter-offensive (Operation Lüttich) from Vire towards Avranches. The operation included LSSAH, Das Reich, 2nd, and 116th Panzer Divisions
Schutzstaffel
Topics referred to by the same term
John of Rouen may refer to John of Avranches, Archbishop of Rouen from 1067 to 1079 Jean de Rouen (Joao de Ruao), a French sculptor responsible for works
John_of_Rouen
River in France
empties into the bay of Mont Saint-Michel (part of the English Channel) in Avranches, close to the mouth of the Sélune river. Another town along the Sée is
Sée
Railway line in France
Croisette, the route ended in Saint-James. Terminus Avranches-Est Le Boulevard de l'Est in Avranches Bridge over the Sélune in Pontaubault Terminus Saint-James
Avranches–Saint-James_tramway
Anglo-Norman nobleman (d. 1263)
to his father's barony. Later, he married Matilda de Avranches, daughter to William de Avranches of Folkestone, later inheriting that land through the
Hamo_de_Crevecoeur
Topics referred to by the same term
may also refer to: Count of Almada Álvaro Vaz de Almada, 1st Count of Avranches (1390–1449), Portuguese nobleman and a knight of the Garter Enrique Almada
Almada_(disambiguation)
Cemetery in Manche, France
located 1 km north of Huisnes-sur-Mer and a few kilometres southwest of Avranches, France. It presently contains in nearly 12,000 burials of German military
Mont-de-Huisnes German war cemetery
Mont-de-Huisnes_German_war_cemetery
Angel in Abrahamic religions
Dedication of Saint Michael sanctuary Mont Saint-Michel by Saint Aubert of Avranches is commemorated on 16 October. On 7 April, the Oriental Orthodox Church
Michael_(archangel)
independence abroad. Antão de Almada was the 7th holder of the title of Count of Avranches by virtue of inheritance under the salic law, even though he did not make
Antão de Almada, 7th Count of Avranches
Antão_de_Almada,_7th_Count_of_Avranches
Argentine footballer (born 1996)
side on 5 April 2017 in a Coupe de France quarter final game against US Avranches. He replaced Adrien Rabiot in the 63rd minute of a 4–0 away win. Lo Celso
Giovani_Lo_Celso
Topics referred to by the same term
French footballer and coach, played for Pontivy, Brest, Toulouse, Reims, Avranches, Briochin Étienne Didot (born 1983), French footballer, has played for
Didot
American actor (1878–1959)
Act of Violence (1949). He is also recognized for playing the Bishop of Avranches, who fiercely denounces Pierre Cauchon in the Ingrid Bergman Joan of Arc
Taylor_Holmes
Beninese footballer (born 1989)
Retrieved 7 December 2021. "Jordan Adéoti s'engage avec l'US Avranches MSM ! ⋆ US Avranches Mont-Saint-Michel". 21 July 2025. Football, CAF-Confedération
Jordan_Adéoti
Gothic Catholic cathedral in Normandy, France
earlier Norman cathedral. It is the seat of the Bishop of Coutances and Avranches and was previously that of the Bishop of Coutances. Standing 80 metres
Coutances_Cathedral
(installed) Later Baron Hoo and Hastings 162 Álvaro Vaz de Almada, 1st Count of Avranches d. 1449 11 July 1445 (elected) 16 August (installed) 163 John de Foix
List of knights and ladies of the Garter
List_of_knights_and_ladies_of_the_Garter
Norman magnate (1070–1129)
Earl of the County of Chester on the Anglo-Welsh marches and Viscount of Avranches in Normandy. He held this position for the remainder of his life, and
Ranulf le Meschin, 3rd Earl of Chester
Ranulf_le_Meschin,_3rd_Earl_of_Chester
French noble (c.1425 – 1477)
Trinité de Caen Jean also had two illegitimate sons: Louis, Bishop of Avranches Jacques, Governor of Valois and the Vendomois (1455–1524) Barbier 2002
John_VIII,_Count_of_Vendôme
Football league season
Concarneau Valenciennes Relegated to 2024–25 Championnat National 2 GOAL FC Avranches Marignane GCB Épinal Administratively relegated to 2024–25 Régional 1
2024–25_Championnat_National
better known as le général Valhubert, was born on 22 October 1764 in Avranches, Normandy, and died on 3 December 1805 in Brünn. He was a French General
Jean-Marie_Valhubert
World War II operation in France
established and an attempt made to hold all territory captured north of the Avranches-Falaise line during the first three weeks. The Allied armies would then
Operation_Overlord
Part of Mortain-Bocage in Normandy, France
9081 Country France Region Normandy Department Manche Arrondissement Avranches Canton Le Mortainais Commune Mortain-Bocage Area 1 14.04 km2 (5.42 sq mi)
Saint-Jean-du-Corail
Football league season
establishment. FC Chambly-Thelle, SAS Épinal, Marseille Consolat and US Avranches were promoted. There were eight teams promoted from Championnat de France
2013–14 Championnat de France Amateur
2013–14_Championnat_de_France_Amateur
Commune in Normandy, France
(in French). "Données du Centre Hospitalier Avranches-Granville" [Data of the Hospital Centre of Avranches-Granville] (in French). Archived from the original
Granville,_Manche
English monk (??–c.1220)
Hieronimus, John Paul (1935). "The Shorter Latin Poems of Master Henry of Avranches Relating to England" (PDF). The Mediaeval Academy of America, Studies
Alexander_le_Pargiter
Nomaï, S.A. was a computer storage products manufacturer, based in Avranches, France. It was founded in 1992 and acquired by Iomega in 1998. The company
Nomaï
French footballer (born 1998)
first appearance with the club in a Championnat National match against Avranches, and he scored his first goal for the club on 21 February 2020. At Boulogne
Randal_Kolo_Muani
French journalist (1922–2002)
awards from the Académie française: Sérant died on 2 October 2002 in Avranches, Manche. Sérant, though he wrote prolifically, was not part of the literary
Paul_Sérant
D. Antão de Almada, 12th Count of Avranches, 9th Lord of Pombalinho and 14th Majorat of Lagares d'El-Rei (19 April 1718 – 26 January 1797) was the Grand
Antão de Almada, 12th Count of Avranches
Antão_de_Almada,_12th_Count_of_Avranches
Historical person
Lourenço José Boaventura de Almada (1758–1815), 13th Count of Avranches and 1st Count of Almada (created by Queen Maria I of Portugal), by regal charter
Lourenço José Boaventura de Almada, 13th Count of Avranches
Lourenço_José_Boaventura_de_Almada,_13th_Count_of_Avranches
Duke of Normandy from 1026 to 1027
for he was succeeded by another Rannulf (II) who was established at Avranches before the Norman conquest, and who survived until after April 1089. Moreover
Richard_III,_Duke_of_Normandy
Senegalese footballer (born 2004)
professional footballer who plays as a defender for Championnat National 1 club Avranches. In the 2022–23 season, Mbaye was loaned to Bastia, playing for the club's
Baye_Ablaye_Mbaye
Commemorative way marking the route of the Allied forces in 1944
violent tank battle. Avranches liberated on 30 July 1944, subjected to a German counter-attack. It is known as the Breach of Avranches. Saint-Servan liberated
Liberty_Road_(France)
Topics referred to by the same term
a Greek monk and theologian Severus of Avranches (died c. 690), a French peasant who became Bishop of Avranches Severus of Barcelona (died c. 304), a legendary
Saint_Severus
Aure (in Isigny-sur-Mer) Douve (near Carentan) Sée (near Avranches) Sélune (near Avranches) Couesnon (near Mont-Saint-Michel) Rance (in Saint-Malo) Trieux
List_of_rivers_of_France
Dutch plant down. Equipment was moved to the Pyral site in France in Avranches, France, and a new building was set up to run audio tape manufacturing
Recording Media Group International
Recording_Media_Group_International
Mother of William the Conqueror (c. 1005–1050)
at least two daughters: Emma, who married Richard le Goz, Viscount of Avranches, and a daughter of unknown name who married William, lord of la Ferté-Macé
Herleva
Maugis was a Catholic cleric who bishop of Avranches in what is today France from 1017 to 1022. Records show that Maugis initiated the construction of
Maugis_of_Avranches
Road in France
French motorway network. 1994: The connections between Caen and Avranches and Avranches and Rennes are declared of public utility. 27 January 2003: Opening
A84_autoroute
Surname list
Aubert (1282–1362), later became Pope Innocent VI Aubert of Avranches, bishop of Avranches Axel Aubert (1873–1943), Norwegian businessman Ebba d'Aubert
Aubert
River in France
into the bay of Mont Saint-Michel (part of the English Channel) near Avranches, close to the mouth of the Sée river. Other towns along the Sélune are
Sélune
Haitian footballer (born 1998)
2019–2020 → Dunkerque (loan) 23 (1) 2020–2023 Dunkerque 85 (2) 2023–2024 Avranches 28 (4) 2024–2025 Châteauroux 25 (1) 2025– Vizela 11 (0) International
Leverton_Pierre
Duke/King of Brittany from 857 to 874
until his assassination in 874. In 867, he was granted the counties of Avranches and Coutances, and he used the title king of Brittany intermittently after
Salomon_of_Brittany
French association football league
Club Name Angoulême Avranches Bayonne Bordeaux Châteaubriant Chauray Dinan Léhon Granville La Roche Les Herbiers Lorient (reserves) Montlouis Poitiers
Championnat_National_1
5, 1993 Miguel Induráin (ESP) 4, Dinard — Avranches July 7, 1993 Mario Cipollini (ITA) DNF 5, Avranches — Évreux July 8, 1993 Mario Cipollini (ITA)
List of Belgian cyclists who have led the Tour de France general classification
List_of_Belgian_cyclists_who_have_led_the_Tour_de_France_general_classification
Department of France
Jean Morin, elected in July 2021. Football: main clubs: AS Cherbourg, US Avranches, FC Saint-Lô, US Granville, CS Villedieu, FC Équeurdreville-Hainneville
Manche
Congolese footballer (born 1998)
Belgium with Charleroi on 26 June 2018. He was loaned to the reserves of Avranches for the 2019–20 season. In 2021, he moved to the Cypriot club POX FC,
Messie_Biatoumoussoka
French footballer (born 2000)
(0) 2020–2021 → Mouscron (loan) 11 (0) 2021–2022 → Avranches (loan) 14 (0) 2021–2022 → Avranches B (loan) 5 (2) 2022–2024 Radomlje 46 (2) 2024–2025 Radnički
Darly_Nlandu
AVRANCHES
AVRANCHES
AVRANCHES
AVRANCHES
Girl/Female
Greek American
Pure.
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Success
Girl/Female
Australian, British, English
Meadow
Boy/Male
Scottish
Parson.
Boy/Male
American, Arabic, Muslim
Respectable
Girl/Female
English
or Lora referring to the laurel tree or sweet bay tree symbolic of honor and victory.
Surname or Lastname
English (Midlands)
English (Midlands) : unexplained. Probably a habitational name from a lost or unidentified place.
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Telugu
Nice; Cute
Male
English
Anglicized form of Hebrew Shelumiyel, SHELUMIEL means "friend of God." In the bible, this is the name of a prince of the tribe of Simeon.
Girl/Female
Hindu
Same as Gayatri
AVRANCHES
AVRANCHES
AVRANCHES
AVRANCHES
AVRANCHES