MAUBEUGE, a fortified town of the Netherlands, in Hainault, which formerly contained an abbey of canonesses, who were noble both by the father and mother's side. In 1678 this place was ceded to France, in whose possession it still remains. In September
Mauberge 1793, the Austrians formed the blockade of this place,
Maupertuis. but were driven from their position in the following
month. It is seated on the river Sambre, in E. Long.
4. 2. N. Lat. 50. 16.