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Bornem - Ronde Van België, Proloog, Individuele Tijdrit, 27 Mei 2015 (A061)
Bornem (, old spelling: ''Bornhem'') is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality comprises the village of Bornem proper, Hingene, and Weert, and . There are also the hamlets of Branst, Buitenland, Eikevliet and Wintam. In 2021, Bornem had a total population of 21,428. The total area is 45.76 km². Geography Heritage * Bornem Castle, Residence of the House Marnix de Sainte-Aldegonde. * Bornem Abbey, only Cistercian Abbey in Flanders: residence of former general Amadeus de Bie and Henricus Smeulders. Climate Bornem has a oceanic climate (Köppen: ''Cfb''). Notable people * Walter Boeykens (b. Bornem, 6 January 1938), clarinetist * Pedro Coloma, Baron of Bornhem, who purchased the lordship in 1586 and renovated the castle * Jan Hammenecker (Mariekerke, 2 October 1878 – Westrode, 13 June 1932), writer and priest * Marc Van Ranst (b. Bornem, 20 June 1965), virologist * Dries De Bondt (b. Bornem, 4 July 1991), cyclist. 2020 Belgian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arrondissement Of Mechelen
The Arrondissement of Mechelen ( nl, Arrondissement Mechelen; french: Arrondissement de Malines) is one of the three administrative arrondissements in the Province of Antwerp, Belgium. It is both an administrative and a judicial arrondissement, as the territory for both coincides. History The Arrondissement of Mechelen was created in 1800 as the third arrondissement in the Department of Deux-Nèthes ( nl, Departement Twee Nethen). It originally comprised the cantons of Duffel, Heist-op-den-Berg, Lier, Mechelen and Puurs. In 1977, the then municipality of Muizen was added to the arrondissement from the Arrondissement of Leuven, and was merged into the City of Mechelen. Per 1 January 2019, the municipalities of Puurs and Sint-Amands merged into the new municipality of Puurs-Sint-Amands. Municipalities The Administrative Arrondissement of Mechelen consists of the following municipalities: * Berlaar * Bonheiden * Bornem * Duffel * Heist-op-den-Berg * Lier * Mechelen * Nijle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oceanic Climate
An oceanic climate, also known as a marine climate, is the humid temperate climate sub-type in Köppen classification ''Cfb'', typical of west coasts in higher middle latitudes of continents, generally featuring cool summers and mild winters (for their latitude), with a relatively narrow annual temperature range and few extremes of temperature. Oceanic climates can be found in both hemispheres generally between 45 and 63 latitude, most notably in northwestern Europe, northwestern America, as well as New Zealand. Precipitation Locations with oceanic climates tend to feature frequent cloudy conditions with precipitation, low hanging clouds, and frequent fronts and storms. Thunderstorms are normally few, since strong daytime heating and hot and cold air masses meet infrequently in the region. In most areas with an oceanic climate, precipitation comes in the form of rain for the majority of the year. However, some areas with this climate see some snowfall annually during winter. M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Temse
Temse (; french: Tamise ) is a municipality in East Flanders, Belgium. The name Temse is derived from the Gallo-Roman/Gaul Tamisiacum or Tamasiacum. This is also reflected in the French name for the town, Tamise. The main sights include the Church of Our Lady, whose steeple was designed by the famous sculptor Adriaan Nijs, who died in Temse, and who also sculpted the wooden pulpit. Inside the church the relics of Amalberga of Temse are venerated. Close by stands the old "Gemeentehuis" (town hall), built in Flemish Eclectic style, housing a carillon in its main tower. The municipality, which lies on the left side of the River Scheldt, comprises the towns of , , Temse and . On 1 January 2018, Temse had a population of 29,528. The total area is 39.92 km² which gives a population density of 740 inhabitants per km². Toponym Temse is first mentioned under the name ''Temsica''Gysseling, M. (1960)Temse In ''Toponymisch Woordenboek van België, Nederland, Luxemburg, Noord-Fra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Klein-Brabant
("Little Brabant") is a Flanders, Flemish region in the Belgium, Belgian province of Antwerp. It includes the municipalities of Bornem and Puurs-Sint-Amands. The region is also a police zone, named .
The region got a lot of attention during and after the broadcasting of the Eén series . The yearly and the also contribute to the image of the region.
Geography of Antwerp Province
Regions of Flanders
Areas of Belgium
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Ertvelde
Ertvelde is a village of the Belgian municipality of Evergem. Eddy Wally used to have his legendary show venue in the village-centre, called "Paris, Las Vegas". The Brouwerij Van Steenberge is located in Ertvelde. The brewery produces Gulden Draak, a strong tripel ale. You can also find historical things, like the 'Mottekasteel' and a collection of materials used in WWI at the (old) local government. The church is rebuilt after it was broken down by the Germans in WWII.' They renovated a large part of the '', now you can have a view over the 'Hoge Wal'. The 'Hoge Wal' is a big parc with a Finnish path. History The village was first mentioned in 1167 as Artevelde. It was originally road village in an infertile wilderness. The ''burgraves'' of Ertvelde used to have a motte-and-bailey castle since at least the 12th century. The castle was destroyed in 1385 during the Revolt of Ghent. The village continued to be plagued by war until the early 18th century. During the 19th centu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bornem Titans
The Flemish American Football League (FAFL) is one of the two conferences of the Belgian Football League (BFL). It consists of teams from the Flemish Community, whereas the Ligue Francophone de Football Americain de Belgique (LFFAB) consists of teams from the French Community. The top three teams from the Flemish League qualify for the BFL playoffs at the conclusion of the regular season. The playoffs determine which teams play in the Belgian Bowl. Teams There are 9 FAFL teams. Season's History ''W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, PCT = Winning Percentage, PF= Points For, PA = Points Against'' - ''clinched seed to the playoffs'' 2005 season 2005 Playoffs ---- 2006 season 2006 Playoffs ---- 2007 season 2007 Playoffs ---- 2008 season 2008 Playoffs ---- 2009 season 2009 Playoffs ---- 2010 season 2010 Playoffs ---- 2011 season 2011 Playoffs 2012 season 2012 Playoffs 2013 season 2013 Playoffs 2014 season 2014 Playoffs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dodentocht
The Dodentocht (Dutch for March of the Dead) is a long-distance march of 100 kilometers organized annually in Bornem, Belgium, since 1970. The grueling march derives its name from the length of the march and the rough and forested terrain. At the 2016 edition, 12,608 participants had registered. A scouting group also organises a campsite for the participants; the campsite can hold 500 people that want to arrive earlier. History In 45 years the Dodentocht has become one of the most important hiking happenings in Europe. It began in 1970 with 65 participants and has since grown into an event with over 13,000 hikers. Marchers have come from many countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Germany. The Dodentocht is organised by the non profit organisation 100 km Dodentocht® Kadee Bornem. Approximately 600 members of the organisation are involved during the event itself. During the 2012 edition (held on 10/11 August), marchers were followed on the official site v ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Belgian National Road Race Championships
The Belgian National Road Race Championship is a cycling race which decides who will become Belgian national champion for the year to come. The record for most wins is currently held by one of the most successful Belgian sprinters, Tom Steels, who managed to take four road championship titles. The winners of each event are awarded with a symbolic cycling jersey, which is black, yellow and red, like the national flag. These colours can be worn by the rider at other road racing events to show their status as national champion. The champion's stripes can be combined into a sponsored rider's team kit design for this purpose. Multiple champions Riders that managed to win the Elite race more than once. Men Elite Under 23 Women Elite See also *Belgian National Time Trial Championships *National Road Cycling Championships *Belgium at the UCI Road World Championships Belgium at the UCI Road World Championships is an overview of the Belgian results at the UCI Road Wor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dries De Bondt
Dries De Bondt (born 4 July 1991, in Bornem) is a Belgian cyclist, who currently rides for UCI ProTeam . Major results ;2014 : 1st :nl:GP Lucien Van Impe : 1st :nl:Liedekerkse Pijl : 1st Heusden Koers : 1st GP Maurice Raes : 2nd :nl:Ronde van Vlaams-Brabant ::1st Stage 1 : 5th Gooikse Pijl ;2015 : 1st Stage 1 ( TTT) Ronde van Midden-Nederland : 1st Londerzeel Linde : 1st Merchtem : 1st Grote Prijs Stad Sint-Niklaas : 1st Londerzeel : 1st Sint-Martens : 1st Mountains classification Driebergenprijs : 2nd :nl:GP Lucien Van Impe : 4th Gooikse Pijl : 8th Grand Prix Criquielion : 9th Handzame Classic ;2016 : 1st Road race, National Amateur Road Championships : 1st Halle–Ingooigem : 1st Merchtem : 1st Londerzeel : 1st Vilvoorde- Houtem : 1st Buggenhout-Ordorp : 1st Erembodegem-Terjoden : 8th Overall Ronde de l'Oise ::1st Stage 2 :1st Molenstede :1st Stage 3 & 4 Arden Challenge :1st PK East Flanders :1st Bornem Hingene :1st Sint-Joris-Weert :3rd Overall Belgian Road Cycling Cup ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marc Van Ranst
Marc Van Ranst (born 20 June 1965) is a Belgian public health doctor and Professor of Virology at the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (Leuven, Belgium) and the Rega Institute for Medical Research. On 1 May 2007, he was appointed as ''Interministerial comissionar'' by the Belgian federal government to prepare Belgium for an influenza pandemic. Education Van Ranst obtained a BA in medicine at Hasselt University (then L.U.C.) in 1986 and later graduated as a medical doctor at the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven in 1990. From 1990 to 1993, he worked at the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York, and received his PhD degree in virology in 1994. He also specialized in laboratory medicine for which he obtained a PhD from the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven in 1998. Career Academic career He started working at the ''University Hospitals Leuven'' in 1999 and became Professor of Virology at the K.U. Leuven. Currently, he is associate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jan Hammenecker
Jan Hammenecker ( Mariekerke, 2 October 1878- Westrode, 13 June 1932) was a Flemish Roman Catholic priest and writer. One of his pupils was Gerard Walschap. Bibliography * Verzen (1908) * Van Christus' apostelen (1913) * Oorlogsgetijden (?) * Zoo zuiver als een ooge (heiligenleven, 1918) * Gebeden voor het H. Hart (1919) * Voor een ziel (1922) * Colloquia I (1923) * Excubiae (1926) * Colloquia II (1929) * Bloemlezing uit zijn werk (1934) See also * Flemish literature Flemish literature is literature from Flanders, historically a region comprising parts of present-day Belgium, France and the Netherlands. Until the early 19th century, this literature was regarded as an integral part of Dutch literature. After Bel ... Sources Jan HammeneckerJan Hammenecker(located in ''Klein-Brabant'') 1878 births 1932 deaths Flemish priests Flemish writers People from Bornem {{Belgium-writer-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pedro Coloma, Baron Of Bornhem
Don Pedro Coloma (died 27 December 1621), Baron of Bornhem and Lord of Bobadilla, was a Spanish officer in the Army of Flanders who established a noble line in the Habsburg Netherlands, a branch of the famous House of Coloma. Family Coloma was the son of Juan Coloma, a knight in the Order of Santiago, and Doña Maria Fernadez, Lady of Bobadilla.Jean Charles Joseph de Vegiano, ''Nobiliaire des Pays-Bas et du comté de Bourgogne'', edited by J.S.F.J.L. de Herckenrodevol. 1, part 1(Ghent, 1865), pp. 501-502. In 1585 he married Jeanne l'Escuyer, Viscountess of Dourlens, with whom he had three sons: Alexander, a captain of light cavalry, who succeeded him but died childless in 1625; Diego, who served as a gentleman in the household of Philip III of Spain; and Pierre, who continued the line. Career Coloma arrived in the Low Countries in 1577, to fight against the Dutch Revolt, and in 1586 bought the lordship of Bornhem in Flanders. He built a manor house on the site of Bornem Castl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
