Groenlo
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Groenlo Location within the Netherlands
Coordinates: 52°2′28″N 6°37′2″E / 52.04111, 6.61722
Country	Netherlands
Province	Gelderland
Area (2006)
- Total	9. The Netherlands ( Dutch:, ˈnedərlɑnt is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which consists of the Netherlands the Netherlands Gelderland ( English also Guelders) is a province of the Netherlands, located in the central eastern part of the country Area is a Quantity expressing the two- Dimensional size of a defined part of a Surface, typically a region bounded by a closed Curve. 41 km² (3. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 6 sq mi)
Population (1 January 2007)
- Total	10,062
- Density	1,069/km² (2,768. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 7/sq mi)
Time zone	CET (UTC+1)
- Summer (DST)	CEST (UTC+2)
Website: www.groenlo.nl

Groenlo is a city in the municipality of Oost Gelre, situated in the eastern part of the Netherlands on the German border, a region in the province of Gelderland called the Achterhoek (literally:back corner). Central European Time ( CET) is one of the names of the Time zone that is 1 hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time. UTC+1 is used in the following locations Central European Time West Africa Time Western European Summer Time Daylight saving time ( DST Central European Summer Time ( CEST) is one of the names of UTC+2 Time zone, 2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time. UTC+2 corresponds to the following Time zones Eastern European Time Egypt Standard Time Central Africa Time A city is an Urban area with a large Population and a particular Administrative, Legal, or Historical status A municipality is an administrative entity composed of a clearly defined territory and its population and commonly denotes a City, Town, or Village, or Oost Gelre is a Municipality in the Achterhoek, in the eastern Netherlands. The Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST internal designation HT-7U is an experimental Superconducting Tokamak Magnetic fusion energy The Netherlands ( Dutch:, ˈnedərlɑnt is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which consists of the Netherlands the Netherlands Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. A province is a territorial unit almost always an Administrative division. Gelderland ( English also Guelders) is a province of the Netherlands, located in the central eastern part of the country The Achterhoek is a region in the eastern part of the Netherlands. Groenlo was a municipality until January 1, 2005, when it merged with Lichtenvoorde. New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Lichtenvoorde is a town in the Netherlands, in the municipality of Oost Gelre. Until May 19 2006 Groenlo was the official name of Oost Gelre. As of the first of January 2006 Groenlo, including its hamlet Zwolle, counted a population of 10. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. 067. Groenlo is known locally and historically as Grolle, Groll or Grol.

Today, Groenlo is known primarily for its beer brewery Grolsch (literal meaning: 'from Grol'), which was in business since 1615, but has been closed in 2004 when it moved to Boekelo. A brewery is a dedicated building for the making of Beer, though beer can be made in the home and has been for much of beer's history Koninklijke Grolsch NV, known simply as Grolsch, is a Dutch Brewery founded in 1615 by Willem Neerfeldt in Groenlo. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Boekelo is a Dutch village in the Municipality of Enschede in the Eastern Netherlands Grolsch produces many specialty beers (including beers for each season) and its beer is exported all over the world. Koninklijke Grolsch NV, known simply as Grolsch, is a Dutch Brewery founded in 1615 by Willem Neerfeldt in Groenlo. Beer is the world's oldest and most widely consumed Alcoholic beverage and the third most popular drink overall after water and tea A season is one of the major divisions of the Year, generally based on yearly periodic changes in Weather. Groenlo's military history is less well known today. A military is an Organization authorized by its Nation to use force usually including use of Weapons in defending its Country (or by attacking

History

Groenlo originates from the beginning of the 7th century. The 7th century is the period from 601 to 700 in accordance with the Julian calendar in the Christian / Common Era. Groenlo became a Guelders enclave of Borculo. This article deals with the historical county and duchy of Guelders for other meanings see Gelderland. Population centres Borculo Geesteren Gelselaar Haarlo The city of Borculo On December 2, 1277, it received city rights from landgrave Reinoud I of Zutphen. 'City rights' redirects here See also Municipal charter. Town privileges were important features of European Towns during Landgrave ( Dutch landgraaf, German Landgraf; French landgrave; Latin comes magnus, comes patriae Zutphen is a city in the province of Gelderland in the Netherlands. There were 6 councilors, four of which were aldermen and two mayors. An alderman is a member of a municipal assembly or council in many jurisdictions A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning "greater" is a modern title used in many countries for the highest ranking officer in a municipal government The judicial archive of Groenlo is very incomplete.

Since 1406, Groenlo has been part of the bishopric of Münster. The Bishopric of Münster was an ecclesiastical principality in the Holy Roman Empire, located in the northern part of today's North Rhine-Westphalia and western The city was an important trade center along the German-Dutch trade route, which resulted in a rich variety of guilds. Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. The Netherlands ( Dutch:, ˈnedərlɑnt is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which consists of the Netherlands the Netherlands A trade route is a logistical network identified as a series of pathways and stoppages used for the commercial transport of cargo A guild is an association of craftsmen in a particular trade The earliest guilds were formed as confraternities of workers It became a strong stronghold during the 16th and 17th century. A stronghold is a strongly fortified defensive structureThe history of fortified buildings extends from antiquity to modern times As a means of recording the passage of Time, the 17th Century was that Century which lasted from 1601 - 1700 in the Gregorian calendar The stronghold was repeatedly besieged during the Eighty Years' War. The Dutch Revolt, Eighty Years' War or the Revolt of the Netherlands (1568—1648 was the revolt of the Seventeen Provinces in the Low Countries The city still has a defensively shaped Gracht (canal) and (the remains of) bulwarks stemming from this era. Defence Canals are artificial channels for water There are two types of canals water conveyance canals which are used for the conveyance and delivery of water and Waterways In 1597 the city was conquered by Maurice of Nassau. Maurice of Nassau (Maurits van Nassau ( 14 November 1567 &ndash 23 April 1625) Prince of Orange (1618&ndash1625 In 1606 it was reconquered by Spanish troops led by Spinola. Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Don Ambrogio Spinola Doria marqués de los Balbases (1569&ndash September 25, 1630) was an Italian general at the service of Spain In 1627 Groenlo was besieged and conquered by Frederik Hendrik, one of Groenlo's most important historical events. Frederick Henry, or Frederik Hendrik in Dutch ( 29 January 1584 – 14 March 1647) was the Prince of Orange This happening still has its effects in present day in the form of street names and the names of establishments in the city. Two restaurants in its historical center are appropriately named Frederik Hendrik and "Het Belegh van Grol" (The Siege of Grol). Frederick Henry, or Frederik Hendrik in Dutch ( 29 January 1584 – 14 March 1647) was the Prince of Orange The Siege of Grol in 1627 was a battle between the Army of the Dutch Republic commanded by Frederick Henry Prince of Orange and the Spanish The battles of the Eighty Years' War are re-enacted regularly, drawing sizable crowds. "Reenactment" redirects here For the 1968 Romanian film see The Reenactment. As part of wider tourist attraction plan, some of Groenlo's old bulwarks have been under restoration in 2007, causing some controversy making local and even national TV, the reason being a large number of large trees that had to be cut down for the plan. Tourism is Travel for Recreational or Leisure purposes The World Tourism Organization defines tourists as people who "travel Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Television ( TV) is a widely used Telecommunication medium for sending ( Broadcasting) and receiving moving Images, either monochromatic Tourism is of major importance to Groenlo, with over 3500 tourists spending the night locally at given times.

Groenlo has been under Spanish control for a considerable time during its violent history, which has left its marks. Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. The majority of the local population is of Catholic persuasion, an exception (together with Lichtenvoorde) in the mainly protestant region. As a Christian Ecclesiastical term Catholic —from the Greek adjective, meaning "general" or "universal"—is described Protestantism refers to the forms of Christian faith and practice that originated in the 16th century Protestant Reformation. This has resulted in several catholic traditions being celebrated locally, such as Carnaval and "Kermis", as well as a relatively large number of licensed establishment and festivities. Carnival is a festival season which occurs immediately before Lent; the main events are usually during February and March Kermesse or kermis, is a Dutch language term derived from 'kerk' ( church) and 'mis' ( mass) that became borrowed in English and The verb license or grant license means to give permission The noun license is the document demonstrating that permission A festival is an event usually and ordinarily staged by a local community which centers on some unique aspect of that community

Siege of Groenlo by Spinola November 9th 1606. Don Ambrogio Spinola Doria marqués de los Balbases (1569&ndash September 25, 1630) was an Italian general at the service of Spain Painting by Peeter Snayers, commissioned by Spinola

Siege of Groenlo by Frederik Hendrik in 1627. Frederick Henry, or Frederik Hendrik in Dutch ( 29 January 1584 – 14 March 1647) was the Prince of Orange Map by J.Bleau. Joan Blaeu ( September 23, 1596 &ndash May 28, 1673) was a Dutch Cartographer.