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When was Haute-Marne created?

Haute-Marne is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790. It was created from parts of the former provinces of Champagne, Burgundy, Lorraine and Franche-Comté. In March 1814 the departmental prefecture, Chaumont, was the unwitting witness to the end of the First Empire.

How many people live in Haute-Marne?

Named after the river Marne, its prefecture is Chaumont. In 2019, it had a population of 172,512. Haute-Marne is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790. It was created from parts of the former provinces of Champagne, Burgundy, Lorraine and Franche-Comté.

When was Haute-Marne liberated?

Haute-Marne was finally liberated by the Allies, in the form of the division of General Leclerc, between August and September 1944. Haute-Marne is part of the region of Grand Est and is surrounded by the departments of Meuse, Vosges, Haute-Saône, Côte-d'Or, Aube, and Marne .

Why was Haute-Marne a'reserved zone'?

The east was a "reserved zone", intended for the creation of a new German ( Ripuarian) state, whereas to the west would be the traditional "occupied zone". Haute-Marne was finally liberated by the Allies, in the form of the division of General Leclerc, between August and September 1944.