professor in Mende. Clovis Brunel (1884-1971) born in Amiens, but who long worked as an archivist in Mende. Joseph Joanovici (1905-1965), under house arrest in Mende. Alexandre Grothendieck (1928-2014), mathematician, winner of the Fields Medal. As a child, he was deported to the camp of Rieucros. (1808-1876), physician and botanist, studied at the seminary and became a Bachelor of Arts, there, in 1827. Heraldry, motto and logo Coat of arms of 1475 When King Louis XI granted autonomy to the city, he granted new arms in 1469. An 'L' surmounted by a crown, in gratitude to the king, was added to these in 1475. Current blazon The current coat of arms dates from the sixteenth century. These weapons were registered in the Armorial General of France in 1697. See also Communes of the Lozère department Parlement of Toulouse Languedoc Estates of Languedoc Pays d'états Explanatory notes Citations General bibliography External links Mende (in French, photographs) City council website Office de Tourisme Mende Communes of Lozère Gévaudan Prefectures in France