Grembergen
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Overview
Grembergen was first mentioned in 1019 as Grendberga. During the 13th and 14th century, the village was reasonably prosperous as a centre of lace production. The village was flooded several times.[2]
The old church was destroyed in 1706 by French troops.[2] In 1709, the Saint Margaretha church was built partially from scavenged material of the old church.[3]
Born in Grembergen
- Frans Baert (1925–2022), lawyer, politician and philosopher.[4]
- Fernand Khnopff (1858–1921), symbolist painter.[5]
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