Groenlo
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Image:Ltspkr.pngGroenlo is a city in the eastern Netherlands, in the municipality of Oost Gelre. Groenlo was a municipality until January 1, 2005, when it merged with Lichtenvoorde. Until May 19th 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 10.067.
Groenlo is famous for its own beer brewery Grolsch, which was in business since 1615, but was closed in 2004, when it was moved to Boekelo. Every season has its own special beer type. Grolsch is exported all over the world.
[edit] History
Groenlo orginates from the beginning of the 7th century. Groenlo became a Guelders enclave of Borculo. On december 2, 1277, it received city rights from landgrave Reinoud I of Zutphen. There were 6 counsils, of which four were aldermen en two mayors. The judicial archive of Groenlo is very complete. Since 1406, Groenlo has been part of the bishop of Münster. The city was an important tradecentre along the German-Dutch traderoute, which created a rich variety of guilds. It became a strong stronghold during the 16th and 17th century. The stronghold was repeatedly besieged during the Eighty Years' War. In 1597 the city was conquered by Maurice of Nassau. In 1606 it was reconquerd by Spanish troops lead by Spinola. In 1627 Groenlo was besieged and conquered by Frederik Hendrik, on of Groenlo's most important historical facts, something which can still be found in modern day life, since on of its restaurants in it's historical centre is named Frederik Hendrik.
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