Rubrouck (; , once ''Ruysbroeck'') is a
commune in the
Nord
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department in northern
France
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.
History
Rubrouck was first mentioned in 1104. It was the home of the 13th century explorer
William of Rubruck
William of Rubruck (; ; ) or Guillaume de Rubrouck was a Flemish Franciscan missionary and explorer.
He is best known for his travels to various parts of the Middle East and Central Asia in the 13th century, including the Mongol Empire. His accoun ...
(fl.1248–1255).
Heraldry
See also
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Communes of the Nord department
The following is a list of the 647 communes of the Nord department of the French Republic.
The communes cooperate in the following intercommunalities (as of 2025):
References
Communes of Nord (French department)
French Flanders
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