Robelmont
Place in Wallonia, Belgium
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Robelmont (French pronunciation: [ʁɔbɛlmɔ̃]; Gaumais: Roubiémont) is a village of Wallonia and a district of the municipality of Meix-devant-Virton, located in the province of Luxembourg, Belgium.
Country
Belgium
BelgiumPostal codes
6769
Robelmont
Roubiémont (Gaumais) | |
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Village of Robelmont | |
  Robelmont Location in Belgium | |
| Coordinates: 49°35′N 05°30′E | |
| Country | Belgium |
| Region | Wallonia |
| Province | Luxembourg |
| Municipality | Meix-devant-Virton |
| Population | |
• Total | 480 residents in 2004 |
| Postal codes | 6769 |
| Area codes | 063 |
The asteroid 1145 Robelmonte is named after the village, in honour of the astronomer Sylvain Arend (1902–1992), who was born there.
History
A Gallo-Roman villa was excavated between 1968 and 1971.[1]
The current parish church, dedicated to St Martin, was built in 1894.[2]
During the Battle of the Ardennes (21-23 August 1914), there was fighting in and around Robelmont between French and German forces.
Notable people
- Nicolaus Vernulaeus (1583–1649)
- Sylvain Arend (1902–1992)
Village committee
The annual activities in the village are led by the village's party planning committee.[3]