Rouen duck Rouen Foncé (dark) as opposed to Rouen Clair, which are lighter in colour. In 1850 the first Rouens were introduced to the United States by D. W. Lincoln of Worcester, Massachusetts, and used as general farm ducks until becoming popular as show birds. They were included in the "Standard of Perfection" of the American Poultry Association in 1874 and since then have won many titles, often having the most entries in the heavyweight class and doing well in competition with other breeds. Rouen duck The Rouen is a heavyweight breed of domesticated duck raised primarily for decoration, exhibition or as
Siege of Rouen up 80 hostages, paid 300,000 gold crowns and swore allegiance to the English. Alain Blanchard, who had executed English prisoners, was executed by the English when the city fell. Henry went on to take all of Normandy, apart from Mont St. Michel, which withstood blockade. Rouen became the main English base in northern France, allowing Henry to launch campaigns on Paris and further south into the country. Siege of Rouen The Siege of Rouen (29 July 1418 – 19 January 1419) was a major event in the Hundred Year's War, where English forces loyal to Henry V captured Rouen, the