Grâce-Hollogne

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On 1 January 2006 Grâce-Hollogne had a total population of 21,753. The total area is 34.24 km2, which gives a population density of approximately 635 inhabitants per km2.

Geography

The municipality consists of the following districts: Bierset, Grâce-Berleur, Hollogne-aux-Pierres, Horion-Hozémont, and Velroux.

History

Grâce-Hollogne was formed by the grouping of former municipalities Bierset, Grâce-Berleur, Hollogne-aux-Pierres, Horion-Hozémont, and Velroux, along with part of Mons-lez-Liège.

The killing of four demonstrators on 30 July 1950 in Grâce-Berleur[1] was one of the most significant moments in the so-called Royal Question of 1950, which grew out of resentment towards King Leopold III and his actions in World War II.

In June 1995 it was from Grâce-Hollogne that Julie Lejeune and Mélissa Russo were infamously abducted to become victims of the notorious serial killer and child molester Marc Dutroux.[2] One of the municipality's schools is now named École Julie et Melissa[3] in honour of the murdered girls, and flowers are still left regularly on the Julie & Melissa Monument.[4]

Economy

Avient Aviation had its Continental Europe offices on the property of Liège Airport.[5][6]

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Liège Airport

See also

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References

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  5. "Welcome Template:Webarchive." Avient Aviation. Retrieved on 8 August 2011. "With head office in Harare, Zimbabwe, Avient has two further offices; one in continental Europe and the other in the United Kingdom."
  6. "Contact Us Template:Webarchive." (Direct link to frame Template:Webarchive) Avient Aviation. Retrieved on 8 August 2011. "BELGIUM Liège Airport, Cargo Nord, Rue Saint Exupery 22, B-4460, Grace Hollogne, Belgium"

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