Gorssel
Village in Gelderland, Netherlands
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Gorssel is a village in the municipality of Lochem, province of Gelderland, Netherlands. It is located about 9 km (5.6 mi) southeast of the city centre of Deventer, Overijssel. In 2015, it had a population of 4,043.
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| Coordinates: 52°12′N 6°12′E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Gelderland |
| Municipality | Lochem |
| Population (2015) | |
• Total | 4,043 |
The microbiologist and botanist Martinus Beijerinck lived in Gorssel for the last part of his life, and died there in 1931.
History
Geography
Gorssel is a small, relatively wealthy village, situated in a forest area in the eastern part of Gelderland. It is a gate to the Achterhoek natural region. It is bordered to the west by the river IJssel.