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Kontich
Kontich (, old spelling: ''Contich'') is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality comprises the towns of Kontich proper and Waarloos. In 2021, Kontich had a total population of 21,260. The total area is 23.67 km3. Kontich exists of three parts: Kontich Centrum, Waarloos and Kontich Kazerne. Kontich Kazerne has a big industrial center and a train station on the line between Antwerp and Mechelen. The barracks (kazerne in Dutch) which gave the name to the settlement have closed however. The Centrum part of Kontich has the town center. The E19 highway between Antwerp and Brussels passes through Kontich. "Kontich" comes from the Latin word ''condacum'' which means confluence of 2 streams. Famous inhabitants * Marthe De Pillecyn, singer (b. 1996) * Timo Descamps, actor (b. 1976) * Martinus Dom, first abbot of the Trappist abbey of Westmalle (1791–1873) * Benedict Neefs, Abbot of Hemiksem (1741–1790) * Matz Sels, footballer (b. 1992) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Waarloos
Waarloos is a village and ''deelgemeente'' (sub-municipality) of the municipality of Kontich in the province of Antwerp, Belgium. The village is located about south of the city of Antwerp. History Waarloos was first mentioned in 1188 when the church became part of Lobbes Abbey. The ''heerlijkheid'' (landed estate) belonged to the Lordship of Mechelen. The village was mainly an agricultural community. In 1880, Maes Brewery was established in Waarloos by Egied Maes. Their main product was Maes pils which became one of the best selling beers in Belgium. From 1970 onwards, production of other beers stopped and Maes pils was their only product. In 1988, the brewery merged into Alken-Maes. In 2003, the brewery in Waarloos closed and production was transferred to Alken. In 2008, Maes became a brand of Heineken. In 1907, a railway station opened on the Mechelen Mechelen (; ; historically known as ''Mechlin'' in EnglishMechelen has been known in English as ''Mechlin'', from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Benedict Neefs
Dom Benedictus Neefs, O.Cist. (; 19 January 1741 – 7 November 1790) was the 46th abbot of Hemiksem Abbey. Corneel Neefs was born in Kontich and entered Hemiksem Abbey in 1762, taking the monastic name Benedictus. Abbot of Hemiksem In 1780 he was elected abbot after the death of Abbot Bruyndonckx, and installed after imperial approbation. He sat in the States of Brabant after the death of the abbot of Vlierbeek as a representative of the first estate. His local and economic power reached far beyond the monastery walls, as the territory of the abbey was extensive. He erected multiple buildings and continued to reshape the abbey buildings during his time in office. He commissioned an impressive calvary for the abbey church from the painter Willem Jacob Herreyns. Neefs was known for his public opposition to the reforms of Emperor Joseph II. Together with Godfried Hermans, abbot of Grimbergen, he firmly protested against the reforms. The two of them became significant leader ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Albert Thys (painter)
Albert Thys (1894 – 1976) was a Belgian painter. He was born on 18 March 1894 in Kontich, Antwerp, Belgium Belgium, officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a country in Northwestern Europe. Situated in a coastal lowland region known as the Low Countries, it is bordered by the Netherlands to the north, Germany to the east, Luxembourg to the southeas .... He studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp, where he was a student of Isidore Opsomer. He painted portraits and landscapes. References External links {{DEFAULTSORT:Thys, Albert 1894 births 1976 deaths 20th-century Belgian painters Belgian male painters 20th-century Belgian male artists Painters from Antwerp People from Kontich ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Martinus Dom
Dom Martinus Dom, O.C.R., (24 December 1791 – 9 December 1873) was a Belgian Trappist monk. He served as the first abbot of the Trappist Abbey of Westmalle, where he founded the Westmalle Brewery. Early life He was born Frans Daniël Dom in Kontich, Flanders, then part of the Southern Netherlands, to Jan Frans Dom, a cattle merchant, and Elisabeth Van Berckelaer. He was baptised on Christmas Day 1791, the day after his birth, in the local parish church, the Church of St. Martin of Tours. As a young man Dom served as a fourrier in the Napoleonic Army. After the defeat of Napoleon in 1814, he returned home to everyday life. He became a notorious partygoer and became engaged to a young woman. But after some brawls at home with his father and with his life in turmoil, he decided to go on pilgrimage to the Church of ''Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Goede Wil'' in Duffel to help him decide whether he should marry or enter the Trappist Monastery of Westmalle. The story goes that he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yasmine (singer)
Hilde Rens (3 March 1972 – 25 June 2009), better known by her stage name Yasmine, was a Belgian singer, presenter and television personality. Career Music Rens became known as a singer during the 1980s. At the age of 17, Yasmine made her television debut in 1989 as a contestant on a Flemish television talent show, performing a rendition of "Don't Cry for Me Argentina" as Julie Covington. Two years later, she earned a record deal, releasing her first single, "Wie Denk Jij Wel Dat Je Bent" and her first album, ''Mooi zo'' in the same year. She went on to record another five mainstream pop albums before releasing ''Vandaag (Het morgen van gisteren)'' in 2004, a critically lauded CD of Leonard Cohen songs translated into Dutch. Her last album, ''Licht Ontvlambaar'', was released in 2006. Broadcasting Up until her death, Yasmine was a regular on the VRT's main television station, één, where she was an in-vision continuity announcer and a presenter for various entertainment sho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Timo Descamps
Timo Descamps (born 27 May 1986) is a Belgian actor and singer best known for his former roles on the soap operas ''Spring (television soap), Spring'' and ''Familie''. In 2007, Descamps released his first music single, "Phonecall", which rose to 36Ultratop 50s Official stats for "Phonecall" (Site is in Dutch) on the Ultratop 50. In 2010, it was announced that Descamps would be co-starring in the film ''Judas Kiss (2011 film), Judas Kiss'', playing the character of Shane Lyons. Career Television Timo's television debut was in 2004, appearing on the Belgian soap opera ''Familie''. His character, Ghijs, was a problem child in the home of Marc and Mieke. After growing up and leaving home, Ghijs returned for the funeral ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aartselaar
Aartselaar (, old spelling: ''Aertselaer'') is a Municipalities of Belgium, municipality located in the Belgium, Belgian province of Antwerp (province), Antwerp. The municipality only comprises the town of Aartselaar proper. In 2021, Aartselaar had a total population of 14,455 people. The total area is 10.93 km2. The municipality of Aartselaar is located in the southern outskirts of Antwerp. It is known for its 1801 windmill (Heimolen) as well as the cycling race called Memorial Rik Van Steenbergen and Aartselaar BBC, the official basketball club of the town. Etymology The origin of the name of the town is obscure; probably etymology refers to "Arcelar", a clearing in the woods (') located near a border or "Aertselaer", a clearing in woods, or village of doctors ("aerts") ('). Education The International School of Belgium is located in this municipality and offers the international IB curriculum. Famous residents Well-known persons who were born or reside in Aartselaar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rumst
Rumst (, old spelling: ''Rumpst'') is a Municipalities of Belgium, municipality located in the Belgium, Belgian province of Antwerp (province), Antwerp. Since 1976 the municipality not only comprises Rumst proper but also the towns of (old spelling: ''Reeth'') and , which were independent municipalities before that year. Industry in Rumst, like Boom, Antwerp, Boom, was heavily focused around the production of clay products like bricks. This industry has largely disappeared after 1970. In Rumst, the river Rupel starts as a combination of the Dijle and Nete (river) rivers. In 2021, Rumst had a total population of 15,146. The total area is . Notable residents *Kristof Calvo, Belgian politician, was born in Rumst *Lotte Kopecky, Belgian cyclist, was born in Rumst *Yvonne Verbeeck, actress References External links * *Official website Rumst, Municipalities of Antwerp Province Populated places in Antwerp Province {{Antwerp-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Duffel
Duffel () is a Municipalities of Belgium, municipality in the Belgium, Belgian province of Antwerp (province), Antwerp. The municipality comprises the town of Duffel proper. On 1 January 2020, Duffel had a total population of 17,664. The total area is 22.71 km2 which gives a population density of 778 inhabitants per km2. The area is the eponym of a coarse woolen cloth, manufactured in this area from the 11th century, mainly used to make blankets, outdoor (army) coats, and tote bags. Duffel became a household name during and after World War II in the meaning of a coat designed with toggle-and-loop fastening and roomy hood. The etymology of Duffel is from "dubro" and "locus", from the Gaulish language, Gaulish ''dubrum'', ''dubron'' – "water". In 1836, the Duffel railway station opened on the Brussels-North railway station, Brussels-North to Antwerp railway line. Duffel cloth The town gives its name to a type of heavy woolen cloth generally used to make blankets and overco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lint, Antwerp
Lint () is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality only comprises the town of Lint proper. In 2024, Lint had a total population of 8,505. The total area is 5.57 km². Famous inhabitants * Dirk Sterckx, member of the European Parliament ( VLD) * Nico Van Kerkhoven, football player, former in Belgium national team * Matz Sels, football player * Lea Couzin, actress, * Karen Damen, singer, actress * Anneke Van Hooff Anneke is a Dutch and Low German female diminutive given name, meaning ''little Anna'' or ''little Anne'', i.e., ''Annie'', an alternate pet or endearing form of Anna. The given name and later surname ''Anneke'' also ''Annecke'' is a diminutive ..., singer, actress * Ann Van den Broeck, musical actress * Bart Debie, politician References External links * * Municipalities of Antwerp Province Populated places in Antwerp Province {{Antwerp-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hove, Belgium
Hove () is a municipality (''gemeente'') located in the Belgian province of Antwerp Antwerp (; ; ) is a City status in Belgium, city and a Municipalities of Belgium, municipality in the Flemish Region of Belgium. It is the capital and largest city of Antwerp Province, and the third-largest city in Belgium by area at , after .... The municipality only comprises the town of Hove proper. In 2021, Hove had a total population of 8,287. The total area is 5.99 km2. Situated roughly from Antwerp, the provincial capital, Hove is renowned for its exclusivity, and it is often cited as one of Belgium's most affluent areas. Residents are willing to invest significantly to reside here, drawn by its reputation as one of the nation's safest havens. Consequently, Hove clinched the 4th spot on the list of Belgian municipalities ranked by average annual income per capita in 2021. Notable residents * Hugo Matthysen * Bart Peeters * Jan Leyers - singer-songwriter/philosopher/TV-produ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |