Grobbendonk

Grobbendonk is a municipality placed in the Belgian province of Antwerp Dutch: Antwerpen. The municipality incorporates the cities of Bouwel and Grobbendonk proper. On January 1, 2006, Grobbendonk had a complete populace of 10,747. The overall vicinity is 28.36 km² which gives a population density of 379 inhabitants in step with km². The official flag of Grobbendonk turned into adopted in 1989. In terms of heraldry, the flag is quartered, I and IV argent, 3 hills vert, a hen sable specially a raven, II and III gules three fleur-de-lis argent. The house of Ursel remains lord of Grobbendonk, proprietor of the Heerlijkheid. The heerlijkheid turned into in 1545 property of Erasmus II Schetz, the first Baron turned into his grandson Antonie II Schetz, Baron of Grobbendonck.

The subsequent generations have been created Count of Grobbendonk, amongst these descendant duke of Ursel who become herederuty Count of Grobbendonk. Rik Van Looy, bicycle owner, two times World Cycling Champion. Herman Van Springel, bike owner, finished 2d inside the Tour de France.