Aartselaar
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Etymology
The origin of the name of the town is obscure; probably etymology refers to "Arcelar", a clearing in the woods (Script error: No such module "Lang".) located near a border or "Aertselaer", a clearing in woods, or village of doctors ("aerts") (Script error: No such module "Lang".).[2]
Education
The International School of Belgium is located in this municipality and offers the international IB curriculum.
Famous residents
Well-known persons who were born or reside in Aartselaar or have any other significant connection with the municipality:
- Frans Cools (1918 - 1999), cyclist
- Sophie De Wit (1973), politician and current mayor of Aartselaar
- Camille Paulus (1943), politician
- Karel Thijs (1918), cyclist[3]
- Geo Verbanck (1881 - 1961), sculptor
Climate
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References
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- ↑ Fiche Karel Thijs; sportuitslagen.org
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