"In 1795, following a popular petition, the municipal council of the district decided to baptize the newly created axis with the name of the city of Fleurus (Province of Hainaut) following the victory of the French Revolutionary Armies against the Austrians. conducted by Jean-Baptiste Jourdan on June 26, 1794." [Wikipedia, translated from French]
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"In 1795, following a popular petition, the municipal council of the district decided to baptize the newly created axis with the name of the city of Fleurus (Province of Hainaut) following the victory of the French Revolutionary Armies against the Austrians. conducted by Jean-Baptiste Jourdan on June 26, 1794." [Wikipedia, translated from French]
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