Hans, Marne Explained

Hans
Commune Status:Commune
Arrondissement:Châlons-en-Champagne
Canton:Argonne Suippe et Vesle
Insee:51283
Postal Code:51800
Coordinates:49.1106°N 4.7497°W
Elevation M:178
Area Km2:19.5

Hans is a commune in the Marne department in north-eastern France.

History

During the Battle of Valmy the castle of Hans was the headquarters of Charles William Ferdinand, Duke of Brunswick, commander of the Prussian army.

See also