Misery
Origin of the name Misery
The first mention dates from 1176, as « Misirie », whose meaning remains obscure. The old German name was « Miserach ».[1]
Founding of Misery
Misery lies on the road from Fribourg to Avenches. Roman-period objects and early medieval graves have been found here. The village first belonged to the lordship of Montagny, then to the Old Territories of Fribourg, in the Hospital banner. It has always been part of the parish of Courtion and belonged to its school district. Livestock and mixed farming make up the economy. Misery has been part of the municipality of Misery-Courtion since the merger of 1997.[1]
History of Misery
1243/1244. Aymon de Montagny sells the village to Petrus Rich, of Fribourg.[1]
1287. Part of Misery passes to the commandery of the Order of St John in Fribourg.[1]
1460. Petermann de Faucigny buys the fortified house of Misery from Antoine Saliceto.[1]
1482. A chapel is built at Misery before this date.[1]
1489. The property and rights of the commandery of St John are acquired in turn.[1]
1554. An inn is mentioned for the first time.[1]
1713. Shortly before 1713 the chapel is rebuilt and takes on its present form.[1][2]
1798. Misery is assigned to the district of Avenches.[1]
1803. The village moves to the district of Fribourg, until 1848.[1]
1957. The chapel is renovated in 1957 and 1958.[2]
1987. The public bread oven, built in the 19th century, is demolished.[1]
1997. Misery merges with Cormérod, Cournillens and Courtion to form Misery-Courtion.[1]
Population of Misery
Sources and references: [1]
| 1811 | 148 |
| 1850 | 174 |
| 1900 | 259 |
| 1950 | 220 |
| 1990 | 379 |
Historic sites in Misery
Manor. The fortified house of Misery is medieval in origin. Wall paintings from the years 1470-1480 decorate it, and it was altered in the early 18th century.[1]
Chapel of Saint-Jacques-le-Majeur and Saint-Sébastien. The former castle chapel has a mansard roof, unusual in the region. Its neoclassical pediment and bell turret are later, probably from around 1840. It holds three oil paintings by Gottfried Locher from the late 18th century: « Le Christ en croix et sainte Marie-Madeleine », « Saint Jacques le Majeur » and « Saint Sébastien ». It seats 30.[2]
Remains in Misery
Roman finds and graves. Objects from the Roman period and early medieval graves have been found at Misery.[1]
Sources
- Dictionnaire historique de la Suisse, « Misery » (Marianne Rolle, version du 18.11.2008)
- Unité pastorale Sainte-Trinité, « La chapelle de Misery »
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