Longwy, known locally as Lonkech, is a commune in the Lorraine region of France. It is located in the northeast of the country, close to the border with Luxembourg and Belgium. The climate is temperate, with mild winters and warm summers. Longwy has a rich history dating back to the Roman era, and its heritage is reflected in its architecture, including the 17th-century fortifications designed by Vauban.
Famous Persons from Longwy, Lorraine, France
- Vincenzo Aiutino - Born on March 10, 1970 - Serial killer
- Carole Thibaut - Born on July 1, 1969 - Director, Playwright, and Actor - Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres | Knight of the National Order of Merit
- David Zitelli - Born on October 30, 1968 - Association football player
- Manuel Nogueira - Born on September 1, 1968 - Association football player, and Association football coach
- Benoît Di Sabatino - Born on August 30, 1965 - Film producer, and Film director
- Christophe Di Sabatino - Born on July 3, 1964 - Businessperson
- Daniel Cangini - Born on May 30, 1963 - Association football player
- Geneviève Férone - Born on March 12, 1963 - Businessperson - Young Leader of the French American Foundation | Knight of the National Order of Merit | Knight of the Legion of Honour
- Richard Bellia - Born on January 18, 1962 - Photographer
- Eric Naddéo - Born on January 10, 1962 - Businessperson
- Olivier Wozniak - Born on July 31, 1960 - Comics artist
- Mil Mougenot - Born on January 15, 1960 - Luthier, Singer-songwriter, and Singer
- Dominique Hoppe - Born on November 24, 1959 - Luthier, Singer-songwriter, and Singer
- Jean-Marc Fournel - Born on December 9, 1958 - Anciens cadres, Pensioner, and Politician
- Sylvain Ercoli - Born on August 5, 1958 - Anciens cadres, Pensioner, and Politician
- Philippe Burnel - Born on September 24, 1957 - Anciens cadres, Pensioner, and Politician
- Pierre Montebello - Born on July 24, 1956 - Philosopher
- Pierre Bressan - Born on March 19, 1956 - Film director, and Filmmaker (died: January 13, 2011)
- Jean-Marc Todeschini - Born on March 12, 1952 - Politician (died: January 13, 2011)
- Annie Targa - Born on April 20, 1951 - Politician (died: January 13, 2011)
- Danielle Brulebois - Born on July 4, 1947 - Pensioner, and Politician - Knight of the National Order of Merit (died: January 13, 2011)
- François Filliatre - Born on June 30, 1942 - Official (died: July 23, 2007)
- Jean Feidt - Born on July 1, 1933 - Journalist, Official, and Politician - Knight of the French Order of Academic Palms | Knight of the Legion of Honour (died: November 28, 2002)
- Hubert Husson - Born on September 25, 1932 - Official - Knight of the Legion of Honour (died: February 3, 1982)
- Geneviève de Fontenay - Born on August 30, 1932 - Event producer, Celebrity, and Businessperson (died: August 1, 2023)
- Hubert Cuny - Born on May 16, 1932 - Genealogist (died: June 2, 1988)
- Pierre Geoffroy - Born on December 3, 1930 - Military officer - Knight of the French Order of Academic Palms | Commander of the National Order of Merit | Knight of the Legion of Honour (died: November 3, 2020)
- Jean-Claude Eicher - Born on January 8, 1929 - Economist, and University teacher (died: October 21, 2003)
- Yannick Ballif-Swinnen - Born on August 7, 1927 - Painter, Poster artist, and Engraver (died: July 4, 2009)
- Antoine Porcu - Born on August 29, 1926 - Politician - Officer of the Legion of Honour (died: March 1, 2017)
- Jean Lovato - Born on May 5, 1922 - Politician (died: July 5, 2002)
- Annette Cahen - Born on July 13, 1914 - Politician (died: February 15, 1945)
- Henri Aubry - Born on March 3, 1914 - French Resistance fighter (died: November 10, 1970)
- Pierre Dondelinger - Born on January 29, 1913 - Athletics competitor (died: April 12, 2000)
- Suzanne Hottier - Born on April 2, 1910 - Printmaker (died: January 3, 1996)
- Paul Georges Klein - Born on September 20, 1909 - Painter (died: December 23, 1994)
- Lily Unden - Born on February 26, 1908 - Resistance fighter, Painter, and Writer (died: September 5, 1989)
- Paul-Marie Pons - Born on June 27, 1904 - Civil engineer, and Engineer (died: October 24, 1966)
- Léon Dostert - Born on May 14, 1904 - Linguist, and Translator (died: September 1, 1971)