Presentation

The Brassenx was a Baronnie of the High-Moor in the department of the Landes.

place chief

Its historical capital was Arjuzanx. Its principal city is Morcenx today.

etymology

Name of Gallo-Roman man: Pre-Celtic Braccius + suffix - incum

History

Under the English occupation, Arjuzanx became the capital of the baronnie of Brassenx, where the king Edouard III in 1338 published his fors and habits of Brassenx.

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