Goumoens-le-Jux
Origin of the name Goumoens-le-Jux
The name "Goumoens-le-Jux" is linked to the noble de Goumoëns family. The origin of the element "Jux" remains uncertain; one hypothesis, reported by a single source consulted, sees in it a meaning close to "below"/"underneath" (to be cross-checked).
Founding of Goumoens-le-Jux
The village grew up around a fortified castle, first mentioned as "Turris de Thela" in 1184, rebuilt in stone in the early 13th century by Guillaume de Goumoëns. The lordship of Goumoëns later split into three branches, giving rise to Goumoens-le-Jux, Goumoens-la-Ville and Goumoens-le-Châtel (today Saint-Barthélemy).
History of Goumoens-le-Jux
1184. First mention of the castle under the name "Turris de Thela".
early 13th century. Rebuilding of the castle in stone by Guillaume de Goumoëns.
13th century. Division of the lordship of Goumoëns into three branches: Goumoens-le-Jux, Goumoens-la-Ville and Goumoens-le-Châtel.
1475. Destruction of the castle during the Burgundian Wars.
1764. The naturalist and poet Albrecht von Haller becomes lord of Goumoens-le-Jux.
2011. Merger of Goumoens-le-Jux into the municipality of Goumoëns.
Population of Goumoens-le-Jux
| 1798 | 40 |
| 2009 | 45 |
Historic sites in Goumoens-le-Jux
Site of the Goumoens-le-Jux castle. Site of the former fortified castle of the de Goumoëns family, mentioned as early as 1184 under the name "Turris de Thela" and destroyed in 1475 during the Burgundian Wars.
Remains in Goumoens-le-Jux
Remains of the castle destroyed in 1475. The castle, rebuilt in stone in the early 13th century by Guillaume de Goumoëns, was destroyed during the Burgundian Wars in 1475.
Sources
- Dictionnaire historique de la Suisse, article "Goumoens-le-Jux" (n° 002368)
- Dictionnaire historique de la Suisse, article "Goumoens-la-Ville" (n° 002367)
- Dictionnaire historique de la Suisse, article "Goumoëns (seigneurie)" (n° 007594)
- Wikipédia, article "Goumoens-le-Jux"
- swisscastles.ch, château de Goumoens-le-Jux
- Fragments d'archives officielles vaudoises (FAOVD)
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