Duizel is a village in the
municipality
A municipality is usually a single administrative division having municipal corporation, corporate status and powers of self-government or jurisdiction as granted by national and regional laws to which it is subordinate.
The term ''municipality' ...
of
Eersel in the province of
North Brabant
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, the
Netherlands
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. Duizel is part of the Acht Zaligheden (Eight Beatitudes), like
Eersel,
Knegsel,
Steensel,
Wintelre,
Netersel,
Hulsel and
Reusel.
The village was first mentioned before 1026 as Duselam, and named after a gentle flowing stream.
Duizel is a road village which developed along the Kleine Beerze.
The tower of the St John Church dates from the 15th century. The matching church was demolished in 1927. The St John's Birth Church was built in 1925 in basilica style.
During the 19th century, Duizel developed into a centre for the cigar industry.
Duizel was home to 296 people in 1840. It was part of the municipality of
Duizel en Steensel until 1922 when it was merged into
Eersel.
Gallery
File:Duizel from Sportpark.jpg, Duizel
File:Muziekkiosk, Duizel.jpg, Bandstand
File:Sint Janstraat 2B Duizel.jpg, House in Duizel
File:Smitseind 32 Duizel.jpg, House in Duizel
References
Populated places in North Brabant
Eersel
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