Normandy

Normandy was a region of France located in the north of the country, by the English Channel.

William the Conqueror was originally from Normandy. (TV: "A Battle of Wits")

The Earl of Normandy attended the French state ball in Paris in 1626. In preparation, Louis XIII reserved the best wine for the Earl of Normandy's table as it would "keep him happy", leaving the other guests with the "cheap stuff." (AUDIO: The Church and the Crown)

In World War II, Allied landings took place in June 1944 and were known as the Normandy landings. (PROSE: The Taint) During one battle, John Benton's father was killed by a grenade. (HOMEVID: Wartime) Honoré Lechasseur saw many corpses in Normandy. (PROSE: The Winning Side)

Inspector Frederick Abberline said that the name "Clouseau" adopted by Rory Williams was a Normandy name. (COMIC: Ripper's Curse)