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Anna Van Bourgondië
Anne, Lady of Ravenstein, previously Anna van Borselen (circa 1435 – 14 January 1508), was the governess of Mary of Burgundy, Mary, ''suo jure'' Duchess of Burgundy, herself a member of the House of Valois-Burgundy as an illegitimate daughter of Philip the Good, Philip III, Duke of Burgundy ("Philip the Good"). Life Early life Anne was born around 1435 as one of the numerous illegitimate children of Philip the Good, Philip III, Duke of Burgundy ("Philip the Good"; 1396–1467). She had three older legitimate half-brothers and at least seventeen illegitimate half-siblings. Her mother was one of the duke's twenty-four documented Mistress (lover), mistresses, Jacqueline van Steenbergen, Steenberghe, of whom not much else is known. Anne was acknowledged as the duke's child and raised in her father's Royal court, court. First marriage In 1457, around the age of 22, Anne married Adriaan van Borsele, Borselen, her father's Chamberlain (office), chamberlain, a Dutch people, Dutch ...
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Governess
A governess is a largely obsolete term for a woman employed as a private tutor, who teaches and trains a child or children in their home. A governess often lives in the same residence as the children she is teaching. In contrast to a nanny, the primary role of a governess is teaching, rather than meeting the physical needs of children; hence a governess is usually in charge of school-aged children, rather than babies. The position of governess used to be common in affluent European families before the First World War, especially in the countryside where no suitable school existed nearby and when parents preferred to educate their children at home rather than send them away to boarding school for months at a time—varied across time and countries. Governesses were usually in charge of girls and younger boys. When a boy was old enough, he left his governess for a tutor or a school. Governesses are rarer now, except within great house, large and wealthy households or royal famil ...
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Zeeland
, nl, Ik worstel en kom boven("I struggle and emerge") , anthem = "Zeeuws volkslied"("Zeelandic Anthem") , image_map = Zeeland in the Netherlands.svg , map_alt = , map_caption = Location of Zeeland in the Netherlands , pushpin_map = , pushpin_label_position = , pushpin_map_alt = , pushpin_map_caption = , coordinates = , coor_pinpoint = , coordinates_footnotes = , subdivision_type = Country , subdivision_name = Netherlands , established_title = , established_date = , founder = , seat_type = Capital , seat = Middelburg, Zeeland, Middelburg , seat1_type = Largest city , seat1 = Ter ...
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Ritthem
Ritthem is a village in the Dutch province of Zeeland. It is located in the municipality of Vlissingen, about 4 kilometres east of the city. History The village was first mentioned in 1235 as Rithem, and means "settlement near reed". Ritthem is an incomplete circular church village which developed in the Middle Ages on a ridge. The Dutch Reformed church is a single aisled church with a leaning tower from the 14th century. The 16th century nave was damaged in 1572 during the Dutch Revolt and rebuilt in 1611 without a choir. Ritthem was home to 362 people in 1840. Ritthem was a separate municipality until 1966, when it was merged with Vlissingen. Fort Rammekens Fort Rammekens was built between 1547 and 1556 by orders of Mary of Hungary to control the Westerschelde (Antwerp) and the former (Middelburg). The fort was a near triangular shape. It was modified and extended several times. The last modification was by Napoleon in 1810 who added nine casemates on the seaside. In 1863 ...
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Meliskerke
Meliskerke is a village in the Dutch province of Zeeland. It is a part of the municipality of Veere, and lies about 8 km west of Middelburg. History The village was first mentioned in 1235 as "Hughenkerke que modo Meliskercke dicitur", and means "(private) church of Meinlof (person)". Meliskerke is an incomplete circular church village which developed in the 12th century on a ridge. The Dutch Reformed church is a single-aisled church. The tower date dates from around 1400. The church was modified and partially rebuilt after damage between 1572 and 1574. The tower is leaning slightly and has a displacement of 60 centimetres. The grist mill Meliskerke Molen was built in 1801. It was in use until 1954. In 1987, it was bought by the municipality and restored. It is usually in operation on Saturdays. Meliskerke was home to 307 people in 1840. Meliskerke was damaged during the inundation of 1944. Meliskerke was a separate municipality until 1966, when it was merged into the ne ...
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Grijpskerke
Grijpskerke is a village in the Dutch province of Zeeland. It is a part of the municipality of Veere and lies about 6 km northwest of Middelburg. History The village was first mentioned between 1181 and 1210 as Gripeskirca, and means "(private) church of Gripe (person)". Grijpskerke is a circular church village. In 1344, a guest house was founded by the Middelburg Abbey. The Dutch Reformed church is a double-aisled church with a wooden tower between the two roofs and contains 14th century elements. The church was enlarged in 1770 and the current tower was constructed. The outpost of the abbey was converted in the summer residence 't Munnikenhof in the 17th century. It used to be owned by Jacob Cats. The main wing was demolished in 1860, and the remaining part was used as hunting lodge. Grijpskerke was home to 408 people in 1840. It was a separate municipality until 1966. Before 1816 it was called " Grijpskerke en Poppendamme". That year it was merged with Hoogelande and ...
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Kleverskerke
Kleverskerke is a small village in the Dutch province of Zeeland. It is located in the municipality of Middelburg, about 4 kilometres north-east of the city centre. History The village was first mentioned in 1251 as Clawarskerke, and means "(private) church of Clawaert (person)". Kleverskerke used to be a free ''heerlijkheid'' (=no fief) and a castle was located near the village. Kleverskerke became an independent parish in 1251. The church dates from 1862. Kleverskerke was home to 194 people in 1840. Kleverskerke was a separate municipality until 1857, when it was merged with Arnemuiden Arnemuiden is a city of around 5000 people in the municipality of Middelburg in the province of Zeeland in the Netherlands. It is located on the former island of Walcheren, about 3 km east of the city of Middelburg. On the 23 September 1338, .... In 1997, it became part of the municipality of Middelburg. Gallery File:Kleversboederie.jpg, Farm in Kleverskerke File:Kleversdurpsstraete. ...
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Zoutelande
Zoutelande (Zeelandic: ''Zóetelande'') is a village in the southwestern Netherlands. It is located in the municipality of Veere, Zeeland, between Dishoek and Westkapelle on the former island Walcheren. On 1 January 2005 it had 1,556 inhabitants. Originally, Zoutelande was mainly an agricultural village. The village's character changed slowly into a tourist resort as the demand for beach recreation rose from about the middle of the 19th century. Zoutelande was a separate municipality until 1966, when it became a part of the new municipality Valkenisse. Nowadays, tourism is Zoutelande's most important source of existence. Zoutelande, together with the beach of Dishoek and Westkapelle, are often called "Zeeland's Rivièra", after the famous south-coast of France. It is one of Zeeland's most-visited coasts, and one of the few places in the Netherlands where the beach faces south. Plenty of rooms, studios, bungalows and apartments are available to thousands of visitors every su ...
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Koudekerke
Koudekerke (; Zeelandic: Koukerke) is a village in the region of Walcheren in the Netherlands, Dutch province of Zeeland. It is a part of the municipality of Veere. , the census reported the village has a population of 3,419, making it the largest settlement in Veere. The built-up area of the village was 0.55 km², and contained 1,133 residences.Statistics Netherlands (CBS), ''Bevolkingskernen in Nederland 2001' (Statistics are for the continuous built-up area). History The village was first mentioned between 1181 and 1210 as Coldekirca, and means "abandoned church". Koudekerke is a circular church village which developed in the Middle Ages on a ridge. The Dutch Reformed church is an aisleless church with ridge turret which was built in the mid-17th century as a replacement of the medieval church. Huis der Boede is manor house built in 1733 Louis XIV style on the location of a 13th century estate. In 1950, it became a retirement home. The carriage house was demolished in 19 ...
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Sint Laurens
Sint Laurens is a village in the Dutch province of Zeeland. It is located in the municipality of Middelburg, about 3 km north of the city. History The village was first mentioned in the 13th century as "ecclesia sancti Laurentii alias Popkinsburgh". It was first named Popkensburg. The current name refers to Saint Lawrence. Sint Laurens is a road village which developed near the Popkensburg Castle. The castle was demolished in 1863. The linear settlement expanded up to Brigdamme. The Dutch Reformed church is an aisleless church was built in 1644 to replace the church of the castle. It was restored in 1952. In 1816, the village of Brigdamme was merged into Sint Laurens. Sint Laurens was home to 203 people in 1840. Sint Laurens remained a separate municipality until 1966, when it was merged with Middelburg Middelburg may refer to: Places and jurisdictions Europe * Middelburg, Zeeland, the capital city of the province of Zeeland, southwestern Netherlands ** Roman Catholic ...
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Oost-Souburg
Oost-Souburg is a town in the municipality of Vlissingen in the province of Zeeland, Netherlands. History The village was first mentioned in 1162 as Sutburch, and used to mean "southern fortified place", because it was the most southern of three defensive structures to defend against the Vikings. Oost (east) was added later to distinguish from West-Souburg. Oost-Souburg developed around the 9th century walled fortification. The fortification was abandoned in the 10th century. The tower of the Dutch Reformed church was built in the early-14th century. The nave was built in the 15th century. It was damaged during the Dutch Revolt in 1572 and restored between 1582 and 1583. The choir was demolished during the restoration. The tower was enlarged in the 19th century. Oost-Souburg was a separate municipality until 1836, when it merged with West-Souburg to create the new municipality of Oost- en West-Souburg. In 1840, it was home to 469 people. In 1873, the Canal through Walcheren ...
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West-Souburg
West-Souburg is a neighbourhood of Vlissingen and former village in the Dutch province of Zeeland. It is part of the municipality of Vlissingen, and has been annexed by the city. The village was first mentioned in 1162 as Sutburch, and used to mean "southern fortified place", because it was the most southern of three defensive structures to defend against the Vikings. West was added later to distinguish from Oost-Souburg. In 1873, the Canal through Walcheren was dug and the town was split into Oost- and West-Souburg. West-Souburg was home to 357 people in 1840. It was an independent municipality until 1835, when it was merged with Oost-Souburg Oost-Souburg is a town in the municipality of Vlissingen in the province of Zeeland, Netherlands. History The village was first mentioned in 1162 as Sutburch, and used to mean "southern fortified place", because it was the most southern of thre ... to create the municipality of Oost- en West-Souburg which merged with Vlissingen in 1966 ...
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Brigdamme
Brigdamme is a former hamlet and municipality in the Dutch province of Zeeland. It was a separate municipality until it merged into Sint Laurens in 1816. The hamlet was located south of the village of Sint Laurens, on the road to Middelburg Middelburg may refer to: Places and jurisdictions Europe * Middelburg, Zeeland, the capital city of the province of Zeeland, southwestern Netherlands ** Roman Catholic Diocese of Middelburg, a former Catholic diocese with its see in the Zeeland .... The hamlet is no longer named on the newest topographical map of the area,.''ANWB Topografische Atlas Nederland'', Topografische Dienst and ANWB, 2005. According to the 19th-century historian A.J. van der Aa, there was an ancient chapel in Brigdamme, dedicated to Saint Brigitta. It was replaced around 1245 by a large church, which was later demolished. References Former municipalities of Zeeland Middelburg, Zeeland {{Zeeland-geo-stub ...
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