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Weidum
Weidum is a village in Leeuwarden municipality in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of 576 in January 2017. History The village was first mentioned in the 13th century as Wedum, and means "settlement on the pasture". Weidum was a ''terp'' (artificial living mound) village from the Middle Ages. Around 1900, most of the ''terp'' was excavated. The tower of Dutch Reformed church dates from the early-12th century and was later enlarged. The church itself was built in the 13th century. Dekemastate was a '' stins'' near Weidum which was first mentioned in 1199. In 1397, Sytse Dekema, the owner of the ''stins'' returned for Italy to discover that his estate had been destroyed by the Vetkopers. Dekema subsequently fought against the Vetkopers, and in 1399 against the Count of Holland. Dekemastate was rebuilt, but put up for sale in 1796 and subsequently demolished. A manor house was built in its place, however it was severely damaged in a storm in 1898, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hessel Rienks
Hessel Rienks (4 March 1932 – 23 December 2014) was a Dutch politician. He was a member of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands between 1974 and 1989 for the Labour Party. Career Rienks was born on 4 March 1932 in Weidum; he went to the Hogere Burgerschool in Zwolle. Rienks went on to study economy at the University of Amsterdam, graduating in 1957. Between 1960 and 1963 he worked as an assistant at a chemical company. In 1963 he started working for the municipality of Zwolle, heading the economic department of the public works office for eleven years. In 1974 Rienks was elected to the House of Representatives for the Labour Party. As representative he concerned himself with spatial planning, regional economy policies and finances of lower government. Together with Frits Castricum he promoted the cause of the Hanzelijn-railway. He also led the parliamentary commission on the building of new housing for the House of Representatives. His membership of the House ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leeuwarden
Leeuwarden (; fy, Ljouwert, longname=yes /; Town Frisian: ''Liwwadden''; Leeuwarder dialect: ''Leewarden'') is a city and municipality in Friesland, Netherlands, with a population of 123,107 (2019). It is the provincial capital and seat of the Provincial Council of Friesland. It is located about 50 km west of Groningen and 110 km north east from the Dutch capital Amsterdam (as the crow flies). The region has been continuously inhabited since the 10th century. It came to be known as Leeuwarden in the early 9th century AD and was granted city privileges in 1435. It is the main economic hub of Friesland, situated in a green and water-rich environment. Leeuwarden is a former royal residence and has a historic city centre, many historically relevant buildings, and a large shopping centre with squares and restaurants. Leeuwarden was awarded the title European Capital of Culture for 2018. The Elfstedentocht (Eleven Cities Tour), an ice skating tour passing the eleven cities of Fri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nynke Laverman
Nynke Laverman (; born in Weidum Weidum is a village in Leeuwarden municipality in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of 576 in January 2017. History The village was first mentioned in the 13th century as Wedum, and means "settlement on the pasture". ... on 14 April 1980) is a Dutch poet, songwriter, spoken-word artist, explorer, theatre maker and singer. Noorderlinkdagen 2020/2021 She is married to composer and sound artist Sytze Pruiksma. Albums (with highest position and number of weeks in Dutch Album Top 100) *''Sielesâlt'' (2004; No. 41, 48 weeks) *''De Maisfrou'' (2006; No. 16, 25 weeks) *''Nomade'' (2009; No. 31, 10 weeks) *''Alter'' (2013; No. 71, 2 weeks) *''Wachter'' ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Littenseradiel
Littenseradiel () is a former municipality in the northern Netherlands, known in Dutch as Littenseradeel (). The municipality was formed on 1 January 1984 by a merger of the former municipalities Baarderadeel and Hennaarderadeel. On 1 January 2018, the municipality was dissolved and its territory was split between three other municipalities: Waadhoeke, which was established that day, Leeuwarden and Súdwest-Fryslân. Population centers Baaium, Baard, Bears, Boazum, Britswert, Easterlittens, Easterwierrum, Hidaard, Hilaard, Hinnaard, Húns, Iens, Itens, Jellum, Jorwert, Kûbaard, Leons, Lytsewierrum, Mantgum, Reahûs, Rien, Spannum, Waaksens, Weidum, Winsum, Wiuwert, Wjelsryp, Wommels Wommels is a village in Súdwest-Fryslân municipality in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 2,216 in January 2017. History The village was first mentioned in the second half of the 13th century as Wimeling .... Topography ''Dutch topograph ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
