Ravenstein, Netherlands

Ravenstein, Netherlands
Barony of Ravenstein
Heerlijkheid Ravenstein (nl)
Freiherrschaft Ravenstein (de)
State of the Holy Roman Empire
← Duchy of Brabant
 1368–1528 Image missing →
Capital Ravenstein
Government Principality
Historical era Middle Ages
 - Castle and town founded 1358
 - Established 1368
 - Gained city rights 1380
 - Annexed by Cleves 1528

Ravenstein (population: 8,466) is a city and a former municipality in the South of the Netherlands, in the province of North Brabant. The former municipality covered an area of 42.68 km² (of which 0.96 km² water). In 2003 it was incorporated into the city of Oss.

Ravenstein also included the following towns, villages and townships: Demen, Dennenburg, Deursen, Dieden, Herpen, Huisseling, Keent, Koolwijk (Noord Brabant), Neerlangel, Neerloon, Overlangel.

Ravenstein received city rights in 1380.

Transportation

  • Ravenstein railway station


External links

Coordinates: 51°47′49.28″N 5°39′5.68″E / 51.7970222°N 5.6515778°E / 51.7970222; 5.6515778



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