Etten-Leur facts for kids
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Etten-Leur
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Street (Markt) in Etten-Leur
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Location in North Brabant
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| Country | Netherlands | ||
| Province | North Brabant | ||
| Government | |||
| • Body | Municipal council | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 55.92 km2 (21.59 sq mi) | ||
| • Land | 55.36 km2 (21.37 sq mi) | ||
| • Water | 0.56 km2 (0.22 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | ||
| Population
(May 2014)
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| • Total | 42,395 | ||
| • Density | 766/km2 (1,980/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postcode |
4870–4879
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| Area code | 076 | ||
Etten-Leur is a town and municipality in the Netherlands, located in the province of North Brabant. Its name comes from two older villages, Etten and Leur, which grew together over time.
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History of Etten-Leur
The areas of Etten and Leur have always been part of one local government. It was first called "Etten c.a." (which means "Etten and its surroundings"). Later, the name changed to "Etten en Leur". The current name, Etten-Leur, was officially adopted in 1968. By this time, the two villages had grown so much that they became one town.
Early Beginnings and Growth
Both villages started in the Middle Ages. They were quite successful during the time of the Dutch Republic. The only difficult period was during the Eighty Years' War, when many battles happened in the area.
Etten became important because it was a center for making peat. Peat is a type of fuel made from decayed plants. Leur was a busy trading port because it had a harbor.
Challenges and New Growth
During the 1800s, both villages became less important economically. In 1836, Arnold Damen left Leur to become a missionary in the United States. The famous painter Vincent van Gogh lived in Etten for a short time. He is the most well-known person from the history of Etten and Leur.
During World War II, American soldiers from the 104th Infantry Division helped free the villages from German control in late October 1944.
The economic problems ended in 1950. The Dutch government decided to help the town grow its population and industries. Because of this plan, Etten and Leur grew closer and finally merged into the single town we know today as Etten-Leur.
Geography of Etten-Leur
Etten-Leur is located in the province of North Brabant in the Netherlands. The town has grown over time, with new areas developing around the older village centers.
Education in Etten-Leur
Students in Etten-Leur have several options for high school.
- Katholieke Scholengemeenschap Etten-Leur, a Catholic high school
- Munnikenheide College
Transportation
Etten-Leur has a railway station that connects the town to other places.
- Etten-Leur railway station
Notable People from Etten-Leur
Many interesting people have come from Etten-Leur.
- Jan Jacob Rochussen (1797 in Etten – 1871) was a Dutch politician. He served as Finance Minister and later as the Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies.
- Peter de Clercq (born 1959 in Etten-Leur) is a Dutch diplomat who works with the United Nations.
- Stef Broks (born 1981 in Etten-Leur) is a Dutch drummer, known for playing with the band Textures.
- Danny van Trijp (born 1996 in Etten-Leur) is a Dutch Darts player who competes in professional events.
- Vincent van Gogh opened his first art studio in Etten in 1881. His journey as an artist began right here in Etten.
Gallery
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Church: de Sint Lambertuskerk
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Port: de Leurse Haven
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Windmill: de Zwartenbergse molen
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Windmill in modern quarter
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Factory (Hill's Pet Nutrition Manufacturing BV) at de Mark
See also
In Spanish: Etten-Leur para niños
