Grembergen
Village in Flemish Region
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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.
Grembergen
Grembergen-lez-Termonde | |
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Village | |
 Ros Beiaard in Grembergen | |
  Grembergen Location in Belgium | |
| Coordinates: 51°03′N 04°06′E | |
| Country |  Belgium |
| Region | Flemish Region |
| Province | East Flanders |
| Municipality | Dendermonde |
| Area | |
• Total | 10.06 km2 (3.88 sq mi) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 7,215 |
| • Density | 717.2/km2 (1,858/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET |
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
- Frans Baert (1925–2022), lawyer, politician and philosopher.[5]
- Fernand Khnopff (1858–1921), symbolist painter.[6]
