Helvoirt
Helvoirt | |
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| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | North Brabant |
| Municipality | Vught |
| Population (2006) | 4,650 |
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| Website | http://helvoirt.net |
Helvoirt, church: de Sint Nicolaaskerk
Helvoirt (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɦɛlvoːrt]) is a village and part of the municipality of Vught, Netherlands.
Helvoirt includes the former hamlet of Heikant. It was a separate municipality until 1996, when it became a part of Haaren.[1]
From 1871 to 1875 Theodorus van Gogh, father of the artist Vincent van Gogh, served as Reverend of the Dutch Reformed Church.
References[]
- ^ Ad van der Meer and Onno Boonstra, Repertorium van Nederlandse gemeenten, KNAW, 2011.
External links[]
- J. Kuyper, Gemeente Atlas van Nederland, 1865-1870, "Helvoirt". Map of the former municipality, around 1868.
Coordinates: 51°38′N 5°14′E / 51.633°N 5.233°E
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