- Eerbeek
Eerbeek is a settlement in the municipality of
Brummen in the province ofGelderland in theNetherlands . Its population is 10,103 onJanuary 1 ,2007 .Population
*2003: 10,195
*2004: 10,168
*2005: 10,128
*2007: 10,103History
Eerbeek was first mentioned in 1046, with its name being derived from "aardebeek".Fact|date=December 2007
Papermill s appeared in the 17th century; thepaper industry, which began in 1650, brought prosperity to the town. Key figure in this development wasVincent Schoonheim , a paper manufacturer. Tourism later became its main industry which continues to this day.People from Eerbeek
*
Edward Sturing ,football (soccer) player and manager
*Karel Aalbers , former chairman offootball (soccer) clubVitesse
*Daan Huiskamp ,football (soccer) playerExternal links
* [http://www.info-eerbeek.nl Eerbeek's Info site] nl icon
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