Map of the Lys Department

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Léopold Denis
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published on 10 June 2025
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This antique map of Belgium represents the Lys department under the First French Empire. It was created in the early 19th century by French geographer Pierre-Gilles Chanlaire and is part of the Atlas National de France. The map illustrates the administrative restructuring of Belgian territory during the Napoleonic period.

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Léopold Denis
Passionate about cartography, I curate exhibitions and share rare historical maps through Votre Carte Ancienne, a platform dedicated to the beauty and heritage of antique cartography.

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Denis, L. (2025, June 10). Map of the Lys Department. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/20514/map-of-the-lys-department/

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