Theux (; ) is a
municipality
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The term ''municipality' ...
of
Wallonia
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located in the
province of Liège,
Belgium
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.
On 1 January 2006 the municipality had 11,571 inhabitants. The total area is 83.36 km
2, giving a population density of 139 inhabitants per km
2.
The municipality consists of the following
districts
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:
La Reid,
Polleur, and Theux (including the hamlet of
Tancrémont).
History
In
World War II
World War II or the Second World War (1 September 1939 – 2 September 1945) was a World war, global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies of World War II, Allies and the Axis powers. World War II by country, Nearly all of the wo ...
, the 75th Division of the U.S. Army,
575th Signal Co., maintained its command post in the town from January 10–12, 1945, as it counterattacked against the German army in the
Battle of the Bulge
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.
Notable buildings
*
Franchimont Castle is located in Theux municipality.
*
A Perron, symbol of the town's status.
*
Shrine of Tancrémont, in the hamlet of
Tancrémont.
FranchimontCastleFromESE.jpg, Franchimont Castle
Theux - Perron.jpg, Theux Perron
Image:0 Theux - Hôtel de ville (1).JPG, Town Hall of Theux
See also
*
List of protected heritage sites in Theux
References
External links
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Municipalities of Liège Province
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