Grobbendonk

 ( Municipalities Of Antwerp Province ) 

Grobbendonk () is a municipality located in the Belgium province of Antwerp (). The municipality comprises the towns of Bouwel and Grobbendonk proper. In 2021, Grobbendonk had a total population of 11,249. The total area is 28.36 km².

The official flag of Grobbendonk was adopted in 1989. In terms of heraldry, the flag is quartered, I and IV argent, three hills vert, a bird sable (specifically a raven), II and III gules three fleur-de-lis argent.

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History

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Lordship Grobbendonk Grobbendonk was known as Ouwen till it was renamed Grobbendonk in about the mid 18th century. This was the name of the Lordship (Heerlijkheid) Grobbendonk, centered on Grobbendonk Castle. In 1545 Erasmus II Schetz became Lord of Grobbendonk. In 1602, his grandson Anthonie II Schetz became the first Baron of Grobbendonck. In 1637, the lords of Grobbendonk became counts of Grobbendonk. In 1726, the dukes of Ursel also became hereditary Count of Grobbendonk.

The French Revolution cancelled the Feudalism. It made that in most cases a Heerlijkheid became an almost insignificant title. One of the later lords of Grobbendonk was Marie Joseph Charles, 6th Duke d'Ursel (1848-1903). The head of the house of Ursel is still lord of Grobbendonk.

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Famous inhabitants

• Rik Van Looy, cyclist, twice World Cycling Champion
• Herman Van Springel, cyclist, finished second in the Tour de France

== Gallery ==

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External links

• Official website - Only available in Dutch language

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