Grembergen
Grembergen (French: Grembergen-lez-Termonde) is a town in the municipality of Dendermonde[2] in the Denderstreek in the province of East Flanders in Belgium. It is often confused with the municipality of Grimbergen in the province of Flemish Brabant.
Grembergen
Grembergen-lez-Termonde | |
|---|---|
Village | |
 Ros Beiaard in Grembergen | |
  Grembergen Location in Belgium | |
| Coordinates: 51°03′N 04°06′E | |
| Country | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Belgium |
| Region | Flemish Region |
| Province | East Flanders |
| Municipality | Dendermonde |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.06 km2 (3.88 sq mi) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
| • Total | 7,215 |
| • Density | 720/km2 (1,900/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET |
Overview
Grembergen was first mentioned in 1019 as Grendberga. During the 13th and 14th century, the village was reasonably prosperous as a centre of lace production. The village was flooded several times.[3]
The old church was destroyed in 1706 by French troops.[3] In 1709, the Saint Margaretha church was built partially from scavenged material of the old church.[4]
Born in Grembergen
- Frans Baert (1925–2022), lawyer, politician and philosopher.[5]
- Fernand Khnopff (1858–1921), symbolist painter.[6]
References
- "Bevolking per statistische sector - Sector 44029". Statistics Belgium. Retrieved 4 May 2022.
Including Ursel (2,817)
- Saul Bernard Cohen (2008) The Columbia Gazetteer of the World: A to G. p. 1438
- "Grembergen". Agentschap Onroerend Erfgoed (in Dutch). Retrieved 22 October 2020.
- "Sint-Margaretakerk". Parochie Dendermonde (in Dutch). Retrieved 22 October 2020.
- "Frans Baert". Flemish Parliament (in Dutch). Retrieved 22 October 2020.
- "Wie is Fernand Khnopff?". Werkgroep Geschiedenis Grembergen (in Dutch). Retrieved 22 October 2020.
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