Grobbendonk Facts for Kids

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Grobbendonk

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Grobbendonk

Location in Belgium

Country

Flemish Community

Arrondissement

Turnhout

Area

• Total

28.36 km² (10.95 sq mi)

Population

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Postal codes

2280, 2288

Area codes

014, 03

Website

www.grobbendonk.be

Grobbendonk is a town in Belgium. It is located in the province of Antwerp. This area includes the smaller towns of Bouwel and Grobbendonk itself. In 2021, about 11,249 people lived there. The total size of Grobbendonk is about 28.36 square kilometers.

Grobbendonk has its own official flag. It was chosen in 1989. The flag has four parts. Two parts show three green hills with a black raven. The other two parts show three silver fleur-de-lis flowers on a red background.

Who are the Lords of Grobbendonk?
Famous People from Grobbendonk
- Cycling Champions
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Who are the Lords of Grobbendonk?

For a long time, the House of Ursel family has been connected to Grobbendonk. They are known as the "lords of Grobbendonk." This means they once owned a special type of land called a heerlijkheid.

In 1545, a man named Erasmus II Schetz owned this land. His grandson, Antonie II Schetz, became the first Baron of Grobbendonk. Later, some of his family members were called Counts of Grobbendonk. One famous person was Duke of Ursel. He was also a hereditary Count of Grobbendonk.

Famous People from Grobbendonk

Grobbendonk is proud of some well-known people. These individuals have achieved great things in their fields.

Cycling Champions

Rik Van Looy: He was a very famous cyclist. Rik won the World Cycling Champion title two times.
Herman Van Springel: Another great cyclist. Herman finished second in the famous Tour de France race.