Grobbendonk
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The official flag of Grobbendonk was adopted in 1989. In terms of heraldry, the flag is quartered, I and IV argent, three hills vert, a bird sable (specifically a raven), II and III gules three fleur-de-lis argent.
History
Lordship Grobbendonk
Grobbendonk was known as Ouwen till it was renamed Grobbendonk in about the mid 18th century. This was the name of the Lordship (Heerlijkheid) Grobbendonk, centered on Grobbendonk Castle.Template:Sfn In 1545 Erasmus II Schetz became Lord of Grobbendonk.Template:Sfn In 1602, his grandson Anthonie II Schetz became the first Baron of Grobbendonck. In 1637, the lords of Grobbendonk became counts of Grobbendonk.Template:Sfn In 1726, the dukes of Ursel also became hereditary Count of Grobbendonk.Template:Sfn
The French Revolution cancelled the feudal system. It made that in most cases a Heerlijkheid became an almost insignificant title. One of the later lords of Grobbendonk was Marie Joseph Charles, 6th Duke d'Ursel (1848-1903).Template:Sfn The head of the house of Ursel is still lord of Grobbendonk.
Famous inhabitants
- Rik Van Looy, cyclist, twice World Cycling Champion
- Herman Van Springel, cyclist, finished second in the Tour de France
Gallery
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Assumption of Mary Church in Bouwel
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Villa 't Wit Huys
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Windmill Molen van Bouwel
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Landscape near Grobbendonk
Climate
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Notes
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References
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External links
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- Official website - Only available in Dutch
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