Pinero

Pinero, or PINEROL, a town of North Italy, at the east foot of the Alps, 23 miles by rail SW. of Turin. Originally a town of Savoy, it was regarded as the key of Italy. In its strong citadel, the Man with the Iron Mask, Lauzun, and Fouquet were imprisoned. This fortress was in French hands from 1536 to 1574, again from 1630 to 1696, from 1704 to 1706, and from 1801 to 1814. The town contains a cathedral and a technical school. Cloth, paper, leather, cotton, and silk are manufactured. Pop. 12,003.