Oosterbierum
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Oosterbierum (Script error: No such module "IPA".; Template:Langx Script error: No such module "IPA".) is a village in Waadhoeke municipality in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 561 in January 2014.[1]
History
The village was first mentioned in the 13th century as Asterberen, and means "eastern houses/barns". The ooster (east) has been added to distinguish from Westerbeeren which disappeared in a flood in 1322.[2] Oosterbierum developed on a clay ridge near the Wadden Sea.[3]
The Dutch Reformed church dates from around 1200. It was enlarged in the 14th and 16th century. In 1709, the tower was built.[4]
Oosterbierum was home to 592 people in 1840.[4] Until 2018, the village was part of the Franekeradeel municipality and before 1984 it belonged to Barradeel municipality.[4]
Notable people
- Jelle Zijlstra (1918–2001), former prime minister of the Netherlands[5]
- Rinse Zijlstra (1927–2017), politician and former mayor[6]
Gallery
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Farm in Oosterbierum
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View on Oosterbierum
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Welcome in Oosterbierum
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Farm in Oosterbierum
References
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External links
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