Courtenay, Loiret
Courtenay (French pronunciation: [kuʁtənɛ]) is a commune in the Loiret department in north-central France.
History
Fortified by Athon, the first lord of Courtenay (Seigneur de Courtenay). The Noble house of Courtenay continued in France for many generations and eventually founded the Earls of Devon in England. It is the seat of the canton of Courtenay, which is part of the arrondissement of Montargis.
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 2,333 | — |
| 1975 | 2,554 | +1.30% |
| 1982 | 3,119 | +2.90% |
| 1990 | 3,292 | +0.68% |
| 1999 | 3,437 | +0.48% |
| 2007 | 3,704 | +0.94% |
| 2012 | 4,075 | +1.93% |
| 2017 | 4,018 | −0.28% |
| Source: INSEE | ||
Notable people
- Courtenay was the birthplace of Aristide Bruant and Pierre Tarin.
- Jacques-René Tenon, the famous surgeon, anatomist and influential 18th century analyst of hospital systems, spent his childhood in Courtenay.
See also
References
- ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 4 May 2022.
- ^ "Populations légales 2021" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
- ^ "Commune de Courtenay (45115)". INSEE. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
- ^ Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE
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