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Subprefecture and commune in Centre-Val de Loire, France
Chinon (French pronunciation: [ʃinɔ̃] ) is a commune in the Indre-et-Loire department, Centre-Val de Loire, France. The traditional province around Chinon
Chinon
Castle in France
The Château de Chinon is a château located on the north bank of the river Vienne in Chinon, central France. It was founded by Theobald I, Count of Blois
Château_de_Chinon
French historical document (dated 1308)
The Chinon Parchment is a historical document discovered in September 2001 by Barbara Frale, an Italian paleographer at the Vatican Apostolic Archive.
Chinon_Parchment
Topics referred to by the same term
Chinon may refer to a town in France, see Chinon a castle in Chinon, France, see Château de Chinon a wine from the vineyards around the town of Chinon
Chinon_(disambiguation)
Wine region in Touraine, France
Chinon wine (French pronunciation: [ʃinɔ̃] ) comes from the vineyards around the town of Chinon in Touraine. Unusually for the Loire Valley, it is mostly
Chinon_AOC
1214 treaty between England and France
The Truce of Chinon, which ended the Anglo-French war of 1213–14, was agreed to by King John of England and King Philip II of France on 18 September 1214
Truce_of_Chinon
Japanese camera manufacturer
Chinon Industries Inc. (チノン株式会社, Chinon Kabushiki-gaisha) was a Japanese camera manufacturer. Kodak took a majority stake in the company in 1997, and
Chinon_Industries
French folk heroine and saint (1412–1431)
commander, Robert de Baudricourt, for an armed escort to the Armagnac court at Chinon. Baudricourt harshly refused and sent her home. In July, Domrémy was raided
Joan_of_Arc
The canton of Château-Chinon (before 2015: Canton of Château-Chinon (Ville)) is an administrative division of the Nièvre department, central France. Its
Canton_of_Château-Chinon
French wine region
central France. In between are the regions of Anjou wine, Saumur, Bourgueil, Chinon, and Vouvray. The Loire Valley itself follows the river through the Loire
Loire_Valley_(wine)
The Chinon CE-5 was a 35mm SLR camera produced by Chinon, that was one of the first cameras to have autofocus-capable lenses produced for it. The camera
Chinon_CE-5
Chapel in Centre-Val de Loire, France
slope of the Sainte-Radegonde hill, east of the historic town center of Chinon, in the French department of Indre-et-Loire in the Centre-Val de Loire region
Chapelle_Sainte-Radegonde
Nuclear power plant in France
into Chinon-A1, Chinon-A2, Chinon-A3. Four of the first French PWR series were later built on the site (Chinon-B1, Chinon-B2, Chinon-B3, Chinon-B4). The
Chinon_Nuclear_Power_Plant
Arrondissement in Centre-Val de Loire, France
The arrondissement of Chinon is an arrondissement of France in the Indre-et-Loire department in the Centre-Val de Loire region. It has 106 communes. Its
Arrondissement_of_Chinon
Index of articles associated with the same name
Château-Chinon is the name of two communes of the Nièvre département, in France: Château-Chinon (Ville) Château-Chinon (Campagne) The two towns are neighboring
Château-Chinon
Medieval dynastic union of states in present-day England, France, Ireland, and Wales
Plantagenets held court primarily on the continent at Angers in Anjou and at Chinon in Touraine. The influence and power of the Angevin kings of England brought
Angevin_Empire
13th-century French Tosafist
Rabbi Jacob of Chinon also known as Rav Tam of Chinon (Hebrew: רב יעקב מקינון; c. 1190–1260) was a 13th-century French Tosafist from Chinon. He was a pupil
Jacob_of_Chinon
French Talmudist
Samson ben Isaac of Chinon (c. 1260 – c. 1330) (Hebrew: שמשון מקינון) was a French Talmudist who lived at Chinon. In Talmudic literature he is generally
Samson_of_Chinon
Subprefecture and commune in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France
Château-Chinon (Ville) (French pronunciation: [ʃɑto ʃinɔ̃ vil] ) is a commune in the Nièvre department in France. It is a sub-prefecture of the department
Château-Chinon_(Ville)
Commune in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France
Château-Chinon (Campagne), or Château-Chinon-Campagne (French pronunciation: [ʃato ʃinɔ̃ kɑ̃paɲ]), is a commune in the Nièvre department in central France
Château-Chinon_(Campagne)
Arrondissement in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France
The arrondissement of Château-Chinon (Ville) is an arrondissement of France in the Nièvre department in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region. It has 80 communes
Arrondissement of Château-Chinon (Ville)
Arrondissement_of_Château-Chinon_(Ville)
Area of France
Sites. The valley includes historic towns such as Amboise, Angers, Blois, Chinon, Montsoreau, Orléans, Saumur, and Tours. The climate is favourable most
Loire_Valley
Inquisitions and trials of the Knights Templar
the French copy provides a somewhat different account of events at Chinon. The Chinon parchment shows the hearings were held by the Church only and that
Trials_of_the_Knights_Templar
Catholic military order, 1118 to 1312
successors to the Knights Templar. In September 2001, a document known as the Chinon Parchment dated 17–20 August 1308 was discovered in the Vatican Archives
Knights_Templar
British television detective drama series episodes
death of the eldest son Harry (Henry the Young King). Their home is Chinon Court (Chinon Castle), whilst Henry's secretary is Alice Vexin (Alys of France
List_of_Endeavour_episodes
Series of camera lens mounts made by Pentax
100 mm f2 Makro-Planar T* ZK Chinon 24 mm f2.5 Chinon 28 mm f2.8 Chinon 35 mm f2.8 AUTO CHINON MULTI-COATED (49 mm filter) Chinon 35–70 mm f3.3-4.5 MC Auto
Pentax_K-mount
Country primarily in Western Europe
feudal nobles to mark their powers. Some French castles that survive are Chinon, Château d'Angers, Château de Vincennes and the Cathar castles. During this
France
The canton of Chinon is an administrative division of the Indre-et-Loire department, central France. Its borders were modified at the French canton reorganisation
Canton_of_Chinon
2014 French film
a Gaullist notary, and his wife Marie, a Catholic bourgeois couple from Chinon, are parents of four daughters: Isabelle, Odile, Ségolène, and Laure. The
Serial_(Bad)_Weddings
Daughter of Charles VII of France
Radegonde of Valois (born in Chinon in 1425/August 1428 and died in Tours on 19 March 1445) was a French princess, eldest daughter of King Charles VII
Radegonde_of_Valois
French politician (1766–1822)
the Bourbon Restoration. He was known by the courtesy title of Count of Chinon until 1788, then Duke of Fronsac until 1791, when he succeeded his father
Armand Emmanuel de Vignerot du Plessis, 5th Duke of Richelieu
Armand_Emmanuel_de_Vignerot_du_Plessis,_5th_Duke_of_Richelieu
Turning point in the Hundred Years' War
the Dauphin Charles's bid for the crown. When the French Estates met at Chinon in September 1428, they pressed the Dauphin to make peace with Philip III
Siege_of_Orléans_(1428–1429)
35mm single-lens reflex (SLR) camera
The Chinon Genesis IV was a 35mm Single Lens Reflex (SLR) camera manufactured by the Japanese camera maker Chinon. It was the final incarnation of the
Chinon_Genesis_IV
arrondissements of the Indre-et-Loire department are: Arrondissement of Chinon, (subprefecture: Chinon) with 106 communes. The population of the arrondissement was
Arrondissements of the Indre-et-Loire department
Arrondissements_of_the_Indre-et-Loire_department
King of France from 1422 to 1461
and maintained an itinerant court in the Loire Valley at castles such as Chinon. He was still customarily known as the "Dauphin", or derisively as the "King
Charles_VII_of_France
Digital camera by Apple Computer (1994–1997)
150, both designed by Kodak and built by Kodak's manufacturing partner Chinon, and the 200, built by Fujifilm. The QuickTake cameras had a resolution
Apple_QuickTake
Variety of black grape
in the Bordeaux style, but can also be vinified alone, as in the Loire's Chinon. In addition to being used in blends and produced as a varietal in Canada
Cabernet_Franc
Natural region of central-east France
Park (French: Parc naturel régional du Morvan). Its main town is Château-Chinon, Nièvre on the D978 road between Nevers and Autun. Several of its valleys
Morvan
Military order founded around 1118
Vatican published the Chinon Parchment as part of a limited edition of 799 copies of Processus Contra Templarios. Another Chinon parchment dated 20 August
History of the Knights Templar
History_of_the_Knights_Templar
King of England from 1154 to 1189
Henry was decisively defeated by Philip and Richard. He then retreated to Chinon Castle in Anjou. He died soon afterwards and was succeeded by his son Richard
Henry_II_of_England
1999 film by Luc Besson
In shock, Joan is taken in by distant relatives. Several years later in Chinon, the Dauphin and soon to be King of France, Charles VII, receives a message
The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc
The_Messenger:_The_Story_of_Joan_of_Arc
Grand Master of the Knights Templar
among them Molay, were to be judged by the pope. In the royal palace at Chinon, Molay was again questioned by the cardinals, but this time with royal agents
Jacques_de_Molay
1968 film by Anthony Harvey
name a successor and summons his family for Christmas at his castle in Chinon, Touraine. Henry wants his youngest son, John, to inherit his throne. His
The Lion in Winter (1968 film)
The_Lion_in_Winter_(1968_film)
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Nouvelle-Aquitaine, western France. It is located 30 km (19 mi) south of the town of Chinon and 25 km to the east of the town Thouars. The area south of Loudun is the
Loudun
Department in Centre-Val de Loire, France
Centre-Val de Loire region. Its prefecture is Tours and subprefectures are Chinon and Loches. Indre-et-Loire is a touristic destination for its numerous monuments
Indre-et-Loire
2017 Peruvian film
sistema solar) is a 2017 comedy-drama film directed by Bacha Caravedo & Chinón Higashionna and written by Caravedo. It is based on the homonymous play
The_Solar_System_(film)
French priest, theologian and author (1862–1953)
Abbé Félix Klein (12 July 1862 in Château-Chinon (Ville) – 30 December 1953 in Gargenville) was a French priest, theologian and author who taught at the
Félix_Klein
French nobleman (1134–1158)
become king of England. In the meantime, he granted Geoffrey the castles at Chinon, Loudun, Mirebeau and Montsoreau. The body of the count would remain unburied
Geoffrey,_Count_of_Nantes
Eleanor of Aquitaine Bordeaux Cathedral 18 May 1152 8 children 6 July 1189 Chinon Aged 56 Grandson of Henry I Treaty of Wallingford Great-great-great-grandson
List_of_English_monarchs
River in the United States of America
Agua Chinon Creek or Agua Chinon Wash is an urban stream in the city of Irvine, Orange County, California. The creek flows southwest from its headwaters
Agua_Chinon_Creek
Italian historian
Shroud of Turin. In September 2001, she found an authentic copy of the Chinon Parchment. She was born in Viterbo on 24 February 1970. She attended the
Barbara_Frale
Japanese video game company
Yamaha Yaskawa Yokogawa Zojirushi Zoom Zuken Defunct Aiwa Akai Bronica Chinon Contax Funai JOLED Konica Minolta National Norita Okaya Optical Sansui Other
Nintendo
Nuclear energy company
initiated the land acquisition process for its first LFR-AS-30 reactor in the Chinon Vienne et Loire community of municipalities in France, aiming to build a
Newcleo
Subprefecture and commune in Pays de la Loire, France
and Thouet rivers, and is surrounded by the vineyards of Saumur itself, Chinon, Bourgueil, Coteaux du Layon, etc. Saumur station has rail connections to
Saumur
Type of nuclear reactor
Marcoule used horizontal fuel channels and a concrete containment structure. Chinon A1 used vertical fuel channels and a steel pressure-vessel. The fuel cladding
UNGG_reactor
Historic grand residences in a part of France
architectural heritage of the historic towns of Amboise, Angers, Blois, Chinon, Montsoreau, Orléans, Saumur, and Tours along the river Loire in France
Châteaux_of_the_Loire_Valley
French historian and archivist
Régine Pernoud (17 June 1909, Château-Chinon, Nièvre – 22 April 1998, Paris) was a French historian and archivist. Pernoud was one of the most prolific
Régine_Pernoud
River in France
Château-Chinon. It flows into the river Seine at Montereau-Fault-Yonne. The Yonne flows through the following départements and towns: Nièvre: Château-Chinon,
Yonne_(river)
King of England from 1189 to 1199
was peaceably inclined and ready to come to his father, made his way to Chinon, and, in spite of the person who had the custody thereof, carried off the
Richard_I_of_England
2003 American television film by Andrei Konchalovsky
France, who has recently come of age, to join him at his Christmas court at Chinon Castle. His eldest son Henry has died and now the king must decide upon
The Lion in Winter (2003 film)
The_Lion_in_Winter_(2003_film)
Monastery in Fontevraud-l'Abbaye, France
Fontevraud) was a monastery in the village of Fontevraud-l'Abbaye, near Chinon, in the former French Duchy of Anjou. It was founded in 1101 by the itinerant
Fontevraud_Abbey
Breed of horse
as light cavalry horse. It was raised mainly in the area round Château-Chinon, where Étienne François, duc de Choiseul, then minister for war, established
Cheval_du_Morvan
Italian cleric and alchemist
Born Francesco Prelati c. 1417 Montecatini Terme Died March or April 1446 Chinon Occupations Cleric, Alchemist François Prelati Criminal status Executed
François_Prelati
Historical province in west-central France
the House of Plantagenet) became kings of England in 1154, the castle of Chinon being their greatest stronghold. In 1205, Philip II Augustus of France regained
Touraine
the Nièvre department are: Arrondissement of Château-Chinon (Ville), (subprefecture: Château-Chinon (Ville)) with 80 communes. The population of the arrondissement
Arrondissements of the Nièvre department
Arrondissements_of_the_Nièvre_department
Railway station serving the city of Tours, France
Tours - Blois - Orléans local services (TER Centre-Val de Loire) Tours - Chinon regional services (TER Centre-Val de Loire) Tours - Vendôme - Chartres regional
Tours_station
35mm SLR camera model
auto focus systems of the time. The Nikon F3AF (1983), Pentax ME F and Chinon CE-5 already had presented autofocus single lens reflex cameras but required
Minolta_Maxxum_7000
State-owned French railway company
Châteauneuf 18 10 May 1873 Bressuire - Thouars 30 11 August 1873 Thouars - Chinon 47 10 October 1873 Saint-Mariens-Saint-Yzan - Blaye 24 16 October 1873 Montendre
Chemins_de_fer_de_l'État
the construction of the Abbey of Bourgeuil near the castle of Château de Chinon. The abbey was founded by Emma, wife of William IV of Aquitaine, on land
Hugh II, Viscount of Châteaudun
Hugh_II,_Viscount_of_Châteaudun
Topics referred to by the same term
of Ravenna (died 494), Bishop of Ravenna John of Chinon (died 6th century), Breton hermit in Chinon and spiritual father of Queen Radegund Pope John I
Saint_John
Former Japanese imaging corporation
Yamaha Yaskawa Yokogawa Zojirushi Zoom Zuken Defunct Aiwa Akai Bronica Chinon Contax Funai JOLED Konica Minolta National Norita Okaya Optical Sansui Other
Minolta
Japanese consumer electronics brand
Yamaha Yaskawa Yokogawa Zojirushi Zoom Zuken Defunct Aiwa Akai Bronica Chinon Contax Funai JOLED Konica Minolta National Norita Okaya Optical Sansui Other
Aiwa
Longest river in France
castles. Four nuclear power plants are located on the river: Belleville, Chinon, Dampierre and Saint-Laurent. In 1700 the port of Nantes numbered more inland
Loire
Japanese watch brand owned by Epson
Yamaha Yaskawa Yokogawa Zojirushi Zoom Zuken Defunct Aiwa Akai Bronica Chinon Contax Funai JOLED Konica Minolta National Norita Okaya Optical Sansui Other
Orient_Watch
Castle in Indre-et-Loire, France
Indre-et-Loire département, in France. The stronghold at the edge of the Chinon forest overlooking the Indre Valley was first fortified in the eleventh
Château_d'Ussé
Royal mistress of Charles VII of France
private residence. Soon, Agnes' presence was felt at the royal court in Chinon where her company was alleged to have brought the king out of a protracted
Agnès_Sorel
River in France
Châtre, Châteauroux and Loches. It joins the Loire near the site of the Chinon nuclear power plant, north of Avoine. Its main tributary is the Indrois
Indre_(river)
Japanese manufacturer of digital microscopes
Yamaha Yaskawa Yokogawa Zojirushi Zoom Zuken Defunct Aiwa Akai Bronica Chinon Contax Funai JOLED Konica Minolta National Norita Okaya Optical Sansui Other
Hirox
Central text of Rabbinic Judaism
Judah ibn Aknin, Mevo ha-Talmud Zerachiah Halevi, Sefer ha-Tzava Samson of Chinon, Sefer ha-Keritut Jacob Hagiz, Teḥillat Ḥochmah (included in most editions
Talmud
Olkiluoto Loviisa Hanhikivi Belleville Blayais Brennilis Bugey Cattenom Chinon Chooz Civaux Cruas Dampierre Fessenheim Flamanville Golfech Gravelines Marcoule/Phénix
Nuclear power reactors in Europe
Nuclear_power_reactors_in_Europe
French castle
center of Sainte-Maure-de-Touraine, a commune in the arrondissement of Chinon, within the department of Indre-et-Loire in the Centre-Val de Loire region
Château de Sainte-Maure-de-Touraine
Château_de_Sainte-Maure-de-Touraine
Japanese electronics company
Yamaha Yaskawa Yokogawa Zojirushi Zoom Zuken Defunct Aiwa Akai Bronica Chinon Contax Funai JOLED Konica Minolta National Norita Okaya Optical Sansui Other
Brother_Industries
Medieval French county (861–1360)
the struggle, beat Geoffrey near Brissac and shut him up in the castle of Chinon (1068). In order, however, to obtain his recognition as count, Fulk (1068 –
County_of_Anjou
French football club
Avoine Olympique Chinon Cinais (until 2010 Union Sportive Électrique Avoine) is a French association football club founded in 1963. They are based in the
Avoine_OCC
15th-century Duke of Alençon
the Duke heard about Joan of Arc, who had come to King Charles VII at Chinon, promising to liberate France from the English, asking that he send her
John_II,_Duke_of_Alençon
Valençay Indre-et-Loire (37) Amboise • Celle-Guenand • Chenonceau • Chinon • Cinq-Mars-la-Pile • Gizeux • Guerche (la) • Langeais • Loches •
List_of_castles_in_France
Japanese display manufacturer
Yamaha Yaskawa Yokogawa Zojirushi Zoom Zuken Defunct Aiwa Akai Bronica Chinon Contax Funai JOLED Konica Minolta National Norita Okaya Optical Sansui Other
JOLED
Japanese holding company
Yamaha Yaskawa Yokogawa Zojirushi Zoom Zuken Defunct Aiwa Akai Bronica Chinon Contax Funai JOLED Konica Minolta National Norita Okaya Optical Sansui Other
Sega_Sammy_Holdings
Japanese video game company and arcade operator
Yamaha Yaskawa Yokogawa Zojirushi Zoom Zuken Defunct Aiwa Akai Bronica Chinon Contax Funai JOLED Konica Minolta National Norita Okaya Optical Sansui Other
Taito
French goat cheese
in the department of Indre-et-Loire, at equal distance from westerly Chinon and easterly Loches. Sainte-Maure de Touraine is an unpasteurized cheese
Sainte-Maure_de_Touraine
Japanese corporate group
Yamaha Yaskawa Yokogawa Zojirushi Zoom Zuken Defunct Aiwa Akai Bronica Chinon Contax Funai JOLED Konica Minolta National Norita Okaya Optical Sansui Other
Seiko_Group
14th-century German sofer, known as Barukh She'amar
Dampierre Isaac ben Eliezer Halevi Isaac ben Samuel (Ri HaZaken) Jacob of Chinon Jacob of Orléans Bechor Shor Joseph ben Samuel Bonfils Judah ben Isaac Messer
Samson_ben_Eliezer
Limestone from the Loire Valley, France
Cathedral and many of the châteaux of the Loire, including those of Chambord, Chinon, Azay-le-Rideau, and Villandry. Being a soft stone, however, tuffeau is
Tuffeau_stone
Japanese video game company
Yamaha Yaskawa Yokogawa Zojirushi Zoom Zuken Defunct Aiwa Akai Bronica Chinon Contax Funai JOLED Konica Minolta National Norita Okaya Optical Sansui Other
SNK
1th century French rabbi
Dampierre Isaac ben Eliezer Halevi Isaac ben Samuel (Ri HaZaken) Jacob of Chinon Jacob of Orléans Bechor Shor Joseph ben Samuel Bonfils Judah ben Isaac Messer
Samson_ben_Joseph_of_Falaise
Belleville Blayais Brennilis Bugey Cattenom Chinon Chooz Civaux Cruas Dampierre Fessenheim Flamanville Golfech Gravelines Marcoule/Phénix Nogent Paluel
Nuclear_power_in_France
Screw thread mounting standard for attaching lenses to 35 mm cameras
means that they cannot be fully screwed down on a regular screw mount body. Chinon used a different system to provide aperture priority mode with standard
M42_lens_mount
Japanese multinational electronics corporation
Yamaha Yaskawa Yokogawa Zojirushi Zoom Zuken Defunct Aiwa Akai Bronica Chinon Contax Funai JOLED Konica Minolta National Norita Okaya Optical Sansui Other
Panasonic
Church made up of single block of stone
List of cave monasteries Petra Ellora Caves Chapelle Sainte Radegonde (Chinon) Ghelawdewos Araia, The Magnificence of Aksum: Revisiting Ethiopian Civilization
Monolithic_church
southbound) 23 Chambray-lès-Tours, Esvres, Loches 24 D37 Joué-lès-Tours, Chinon, Ballan-Miré A85, E60, E604 Angers, Nantes, Vierzon, Châteauroux, Bourges
European_route_E5_in_France
CHINON
CHINON
CHINON
CHINON
Girl/Female
German, Hebrew
Sweet or Noble; Highborn; Noble Eagle; God is My Refuge
Male
English
Anglicized form of Chinese Kong Fu Zi. Kong is the surname, CONFUCIUS means "hole" or "opening." Fu is the generation name, meaning "husband, master, man," and Zi is the given name, meaning "son."
Girl/Female
Spanish
Manly.
Boy/Male
Muslim/Islamic
Brave
Girl/Female
Tamil
Peacock, Illusion
Boy/Male
Sikh
Song, Poem, Chant
Boy/Male
English Swedish
Wealthy guardian.
Female
Swiss
, pure.
Male
English
Anglicized form of Hebrew Chaza'el, HAZAEL means "one who sees God." In the bible, this is the name of a king of Syria.
Girl/Female
Muslim
Charitable, Good
CHINON
CHINON
CHINON
CHINON
CHINON
n.
See Quinone.