2-365-224 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

The people of Cambrai revolt, and drive out their Bishop, 10th-13th century (1882-1884). From 948, the city of Cambrai was governed by its bishop. Revolts against the Bishop's rule broke out in 958, 1077, 1102 and in 1226, put were put down on each occasion. The 958 uprising is regarded as having established one of the first communes in Europe. A print from La France et les Français à Travers les Siècles, Volume I, F Roy editor, Saint-Antoine, 1882-1884.