Ambt Montfort facts for kids
Ambt Montfort was a special place in the Netherlands. It was a "municipality," which is like a local government area, similar to a town or a small county. Ambt Montfort was located in the Dutch province of Limburg, which is in the southeastern part of the country.
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What Was Ambt Montfort?
Ambt Montfort was not always called by that name. It was formed when several smaller towns decided to join together. This often happens to make local government more efficient.
How Ambt Montfort Was Formed
In 1991, four different municipalities came together. These were the towns of Montfort, Posterholt, Reutje, and Sint Odiliënberg. When they first joined, the new municipality was named "Posterholt." However, in 1994, its name was changed to "Ambt Montfort."
When Ambt Montfort Changed Again
Ambt Montfort existed as a municipality for several years. But on January 1, 2007, it merged once more. This time, Ambt Montfort became part of a larger municipality called Roerdalen. This means Ambt Montfort no longer exists as a separate local government area today.
Famous People from Ambt Montfort
Even though Ambt Montfort was a small area, it is known as the birthplace of a famous person.
Jos Verstappen: A Racing Star
One notable person from Ambt Montfort is Jos Verstappen. He is a well-known Formula One racing driver. Formula One is a very popular and exciting sport where drivers race special, fast cars on tracks around the world. Jos Verstappen's son, Max Verstappen, is also a very successful Formula One driver.
