1. History

2. Famous inhabitants

3. References

4. External links

Boussu is a Walloon municipality in the Belgian province of Hainaut. As of January 1, 2006, Boussu had a population of 20,058. The total area is 20.01 km², which gives a population density of 1,002 inhabitants per km².

History

During the late Middle Ages the town gave his name to an important branch of the House of Hénin. The castle of Boussu was constructed in this period, and important members of this family are buried inside the church. Most famous is the Mausoleum of Maximilien II de Hénin, 5th Count of Bossu.

In the 19th century local industry expanded. A planned industrial city, called le Grand Hornu, was constructed.

Located in Hornu, the buildings are now a museum.

Famous inhabitants

• Marcel Moreau, writer
• Massimo Bruno, Footballer and Belgian youth international

References

External links

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