Morkhoven
Morkhoven is a village in the Belgian province of Antwerp belonging to the municipality of the city of Herentals.
Morkhoven | |
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Village | |
_-_188866_-_onroerenderfgoed.jpg.webp) Freedom Tilia in Morkhoven | |
  Morkhoven Location in Belgium | |
| Coordinates: 51°07′N 4°49′E | |
| Country | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Belgium |
| Region | Flemish Region |
| Province | Antwerp |
| Municipality | Herentals |
| Population (2000)[1] | |
| • Total | 1,799 |
| Time zone | CET |
History
The village was first mentioned in 1286 as belonging to the Land of Geel. Until the early 16th century it was part of the heerlijkheid of Noorderwijk.[1]
The Freedom Tilia is a tree planted during the Brabant Revolution. The current tree dates from the Belgian Revolution of 1830.[2]
The economy used to be based on agriculture, however in the 20th century it became mainly a residential zone.[1] The municipality was merged into Herentals in 1977.[3]
Notable people
- Iris (born 1995), singer and Eurovision Song contestant.[4]
- Joseph Verhaert (1927–1999), racing cyclist.[5]
References
- "Morkhoven". Agentschap Onroerend Erfgoed (in Dutch). Retrieved 28 October 2020.
- "Vrijheidslinde Morkhoven". Route You (in Dutch). Retrieved 29 October 2020.
- "Herentals". Agentschap Onroerend Erfgoed (in Dutch). Retrieved 29 October 2020.
- "Uit de oude doos van… De familie Biermans". De Loonwerker (in Dutch). Retrieved 29 October 2020.
- "Joseph Verhaert". Pro Cycling Stats. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
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