What is Rouen?
Q: What is Rouen?
A: Rouen is a commune and the prefecture of Upper Normandy and the Seine-Maritime department.
Q: When were the first settlements in that region established?
A: The first settlements in that region were from the 6th century before Christ.
Q: When was Rotomagus founded?
A: Rotomagus was founded about 100 A.D..
Q: When did Rouen become the seat of a bishop?
A: Since 384, Rouen has been the seat of a bishop.
Q: Who conquered Rouen in 841?
A: In 841, the Vikings conquered Rouen.
Q: How long did it take for France to reconquer Rouen after it was taken by England in 1419?
A: It took until 1494 for France to reconquer Rouen after it had been taken by England in 1419.
Q: When was Jeanne D'Arc burned at the stake in Rouen?
A: Jeanne D'Arc (the Virgin of Orleans) was burned at the stake on May 30th, 1431 in Rouen.
