Grembergen

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Grembergen
Grembergen-lez-Termonde
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Grembergen
Location in Belgium
Coordinates: 51°03′N04°06′E / 51.050°N 4.100°E / 51.050; 4.100
Country Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium
Region Flemish Region
Province East Flanders
Municipality Dendermonde
Area
[1]
  Total10.06 km2 (3.88 sq mi)
Population
 (2021) [1]
  Total7,215
  Density720/km2 (1,900/sq mi)
Time zone CET

Grembergen (French: Grembergen-lez-Termonde) is a village in the municipality of Dendermonde [2] in the Denderstreek in the province of East Flanders in Belgium. It is often confused with the municipality of Grimbergen in the province of Flemish Brabant.

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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. [3]

The old church was destroyed in 1706 by French troops. [3] In 1709, the Saint Margaretha church was built partially from scavenged material of the old church. [4]

Born in Grembergen

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