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Rumst
Rumst (, old spelling: ''Rumpst'') is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. Since 1976 the municipality not only comprises Rumst proper but also the towns of (old spelling: ''Reeth'') and , which were independent municipalities before that year. Industry in Rumst, like Boom, was heavily focused around the production of clay products like bricks. This industry has largely disappeared after 1970. In Rumst, the river Rupel starts as a combination of the Dijle and Nete (river) rivers. In 2021, Rumst had a total population of 15,146. The total area is 19.90 km² (7.7 sq mi). Notable residents *Kristof Calvo, Belgian politician, was born in Rumst *Yvonne Verbeeck Yvonne Verbeeck (7 December 1913 – 26 February 2012) was a Belgian Flemish actress known for roles in theater and television. She appeared in several Belgian films as well. Her last role was in the 2008 television series, ''Zone Stad''. A bronze ..., actress References External links * *Of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rumst
Rumst (, old spelling: ''Rumpst'') is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. Since 1976 the municipality not only comprises Rumst proper but also the towns of (old spelling: ''Reeth'') and , which were independent municipalities before that year. Industry in Rumst, like Boom, was heavily focused around the production of clay products like bricks. This industry has largely disappeared after 1970. In Rumst, the river Rupel starts as a combination of the Dijle and Nete (river) rivers. In 2021, Rumst had a total population of 15,146. The total area is 19.90 km² (7.7 sq mi). Notable residents *Kristof Calvo, Belgian politician, was born in Rumst *Yvonne Verbeeck Yvonne Verbeeck (7 December 1913 – 26 February 2012) was a Belgian Flemish actress known for roles in theater and television. She appeared in several Belgian films as well. Her last role was in the 2008 television series, ''Zone Stad''. A bronze ..., actress References External links * *Of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rupel
The Rupel () is a tidal river in northern Belgium, right tributary of the Scheldt. It is about long. It flows through the Belgian province of Antwerp. It is formed by the confluence of the rivers Dijle and Nete, in Rumst. It flows into the Scheldt at Schelle. Towns along the Rupel are Rumst, Boom, Niel and Schelle. The Rupel is navigable, and forms part of the waterway to Brussels. The Rupelian Age of the Oligocene The Oligocene ( ) is a geologic epoch of the Paleogene Period and extends from about 33.9 million to 23 million years before the present ( to ). As with other older geologic periods, the rock beds that define the epoch are well identified but the ... Epoch in the geological time scale is named after this river. Rivers of Belgium Rivers of Antwerp Province Rumst {{Belgium-river-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kristof Calvo
Kristof Calvo y Castañer (born 30 January 1987) is a Belgian politician. He is a member of the Flemish left-wing green party. At the moment he is a federal representative. Since 2014, Calvo is parliamentary group leader of Groen in the federal Chamber of Representatives. Since January 2013, he has been a councillor in Mechelen. Calvo was born in Rumst to a Spanish Catalan father, himself born in Barcelona but who migrated to Belgium with his family in 1960, and a Belgian mother. At home the family spoke Dutch and Kristof declared to the Barcelona's newspaper La Vanguardia in 2010 that he doesn't have enough vocabulary to speak Spanish and Catalan. He doesn't have the Spanish nationality. In 2010, at the age of 23, he became the youngest direct-elected representative in Belgian history. During the controversy over the Belgian federal government's attitude towards the 2017 Spanish constitutional crisis, Kristof Calvo took a moderate attitude: condemnation of the violences by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yvonne Verbeeck
Yvonne Verbeeck (7 December 1913 – 26 February 2012) was a Belgian Flemish actress known for roles in theater and television. She appeared in several Belgian films as well. Her last role was in the 2008 television series, ''Zone Stad''. A bronze bust of Verbeeck is dedicated in her birthplace, Rumst Rumst (, old spelling: ''Rumpst'') is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. Since 1976 the municipality not only comprises Rumst proper but also the towns of (old spelling: ''Reeth'') and , which were independent municipali .... Verbeeck died at the Nottebohm nursing home in Antwerp, where she had lived since 2006, on 26 February 2012, aged 98. Her funeral was held at the Cathedral of Our Lady in Antwerp. References External links * 1913 births 2012 deaths Belgian television actresses Belgian film actresses Belgian stage actresses People from Rumst Belgian Roman Catholics 20th-century Belgian actresses 21st-century Belgian actresses ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boom, Belgium
Boom (, ; ) is a Belgian town, located in both the arrondissement and province of Antwerp. In 2021, Boom had a total population of 18,799. The total area is 7.37 km² (2.85 sq mi). Residents are known as "Boomenaren". Since 2005, Boom has hosted the annual electronic dance music event Tomorrowland. History Recorded history of this community started in the late 1300s. The population increase in Boom occurred some time during the 19th century. In Boom, people venerate a statue of the lady of Boom. Geography Boom is located between three big cities (Brussels, Antwerp and Ghent), and is situated along the Rupel river. Climate Boom has a oceanic climate (Köppen climate classification: Cfb). Economy Because of the presence of clay around Boom, the region is well known for and has many clay pits and brick factories. Notable people * Egidius Aerts (1822–1853), flautist and composer * Glen De Boeck (1971), football player and coach. * Peter Dens (1690–1775), Catholic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boom, Antwerp
Boom (, ; ) is a Belgian town, located in both the arrondissement and province of Antwerp. In 2021, Boom had a total population of 18,799. The total area is 7.37 km² (2.85 sq mi). Residents are known as "Boomenaren". Since 2005, Boom has hosted the annual electronic dance music event Tomorrowland. History Recorded history of this community started in the late 1300s. The population increase in Boom occurred some time during the 19th century. In Boom, people venerate a statue of the lady of Boom. Geography Boom is located between three big cities (Brussels, Antwerp and Ghent), and is situated along the Rupel river. Climate Boom has a oceanic climate (Köppen climate classification: Cfb). Economy Because of the presence of clay around Boom, the region is well known for and has many clay pits and brick factories. Notable people * Egidius Aerts (1822–1853), flautist and composer * Glen De Boeck (1971), football player and coach. * Peter Dens (1690–1775), Catholic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kontich
Kontich (, old spelling: ''Contich'') is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality comprises the towns of Kontich proper and Waarloos. In 2021, Kontich had a total population of 21,260. The total area is 23.67 km³. Kontich exists of three parts: Kontich Centrum, Waarloos and Kontich Kazerne. Kontich Kazerne has a big industrial center and a train station on the line between Antwerp and Mechelen. The barracks (kazerne in Dutch) which gave the name to the settlement have closed however. The Centrum part of Kontich has the town center. The E19 highway between Antwerp and Brussels passes through Kontich. "Kontich" comes from the Latin word ''condacum'' which means confluence of 2 streams. Famous inhabitants * Marthe De Pillecyn, singer (b. 1996) * Timo Descamps, actor (b. 1976) * Martinus Dom, first abbot of the Trappist abbey of Westmalle (1791-1873) * Benedict Neefs, Abbot of Hemiksem (1741-1790) * Matz Sels, footballer (b. 1992) * Albe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Niel, Belgium
Niel () is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality only comprises the town of Niel proper. In 2021, Niel had a total population of 10.493. The total area is 5.27 km². History Niel used to belong to the Lordship of Mechelen. In 1462, it became part of the Duchy of Brabant. Niel became an independent parish in the 14th century. During most of its history, it was an agricultural community along the Rupel river. In the 19th century, Niel became an industrial town with brickworks, cement factories and shoe factories. Sports Niel is home for Niel Jaarmarkt Cyclo-cross, a cyclo-cross race held in and around the town. The race is part of the Cyclo-cross Gazet van Antwerpen. Notable people * Jan Decleir, actor, leading actor in the Academy Award The Academy Awards, better known as the Oscars, are awards for artistic and technical merit for the American and international film industry. The awards are regarded by many as the most prest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Willebroek
Willebroek (, old spelling: ''Willebroeck'') is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality comprises the towns of , Heindonk, , Klein Willebroek, and Willebroek proper. In 2021, Willebroek had a total population of 27,081. The total area is 27.41 km². Willebroek is linked to Brussels by the Willebroek Canal. Willebroek is also home to the ''Kanaalfeesten'', a yearly festival that takes place throughout the town which includes live concerts (mostly of local bands) and general festival attractions, like a mini roller coaster, a duck shoot, etc. At Klein-Willebroek the Harmonium Art museuM on pump organs is established in the former Church of the Immaculate Conception. The city is subject of the song '' De Brug van Willebroek'' by Wannes Van de Velde. See also * Fort Breendonk References External links *Official website- Available only in DutchLocal history & dialect website- Available only in Dutch Dutch commonly refers to: * Something ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mechelen
Mechelen (; french: Malines ; traditional English name: MechlinMechelen has been known in English as ''Mechlin'', from where the adjective ''Mechlinian'' is derived. This name may still be used, especially in a traditional or historical context. The city's French name ' had also been used in English in the past (in the 19th and 20th century) however this has largely been abandoned. Meanwhile, the Dutch derived ' began to be used in English increasingly from late 20th century onwards, even while ''Mechlin'' remained still in use (for example a ''Mechlinian'' is an inhabitant of this city or someone seen as born-and-raised there; the term is also the name of the city dialect; as an adjective ''Mechlinian'' may refer to the city or to its dialect.) is a city and municipality in the province of Antwerp in the Flemish Region of Belgium. The municipality comprises the city of Mechelen proper, some quarters at its outskirts, the hamlets of (adjacent) and (a few kilometers away), as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sint-Katelijne-Waver
Sint-Katelijne-Waver (, old spelling: ''Kathelijne-Waver''; french: Wavre-Sainte-Catherine, ) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality comprises the towns of Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Waver and Sint-Katelijne-Waver proper. In 2021, Sint-Katelijne-Waver had a total population of 21,197. The total area is 36.12 km2. Roosendael, a ruined relic of a cistercian abbey is situated here and today hosts a youth and touristic centre with pleasant walkways. Economic activities Sint-Katelijne-Waver is a centre for market gardening and has many greenhouses. The Mechelse Veilingenhttp://www.mv.be in Sint-Katelijne-Waver is the largest co-operative vegetable auction in Europe. Pictures Image:Leliestraat Sint-Katelijne-Waver, kijkrichting Mechelen.jpg, Leliestraat Image:Gemeentehuis Sint-Katelijne-Waver, kijkrichting centrum.jpg, Town hall Image:Dorpsplaats Sint-Katelijne-Waver, kijkrichting noord-west.jpg, Church Image:Dorpsplaats Sint-Katelijne-Waver, kijkr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Duffel
Duffel () is a municipality in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality comprises only the town of Duffel proper. On 1 January 2020, Duffel had a total population of 17,664. The total area is 22.71 km² which gives a population density of 778 inhabitants per km². The area is namegiver to a certain type of coarse woolen cloth manufactured in this area from the 11th century, mainly used to make blankets, outdoor (army) coats and tot bags. Duffel again became a household name during and after World War II, in the meaning of a certain coat, designed with toggle-and-tow fastening and large hood. The etymology of Duffel is from "dubro" and "locus", from the Gaulish ''dubrum'', ''dubron'' – "water". In 1836, the Duffel railway station opened on the Brussels-North to Antwerp railway line. Duffel cloth The town gives its name to a certain type of heavy woolen cloth generally used to make blankets, overcoats, especially for the armed forces, and a certain type of luggag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
