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'''Buren''' ({{pronunciation|Nl-Buren.ogg}}) refers to both a ] and a town in the ] region of the ]. The title "Count or Countess of Buren and Leerdam" is held by ] due to ]'s marriage to the Countess of Buren, ], in 1551. As a result, the county and the town of Buren fall under the control of the Royal ]. '''Buren''' ({{pronunciation|Nl-Buren.ogg}}) is a town and ] in the ] region of the ].


==Geography== ==Geography==
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== The City of Buren == == History ==
The earliest known reference of the settlement dates back to 772.<ref>Stenvert, R. et al. (2000). ''Monumenten in Nederland: Gelderland'', p. 124&ndash;127. Zwolle: Waanders Uitgevers. ISBN 90-400-9406-3</ref> The castle was built by the Lords of Buren and was first mentioned in 1298. The town was granted ] in 1395 by Sir Alard IV of Buren. This led to the construction of a defensive wall and a moat, significant portions of which still exist. In 1492, the region was promoted to a ] (i.e. a territory ruled by a count) but had limited economic influence due to its geographic isolation. By 1574, the previously Catholic parish church of Saint-Lambert ({{lang-nl|Sint Lambertus}}) became ] ] Protestant.{{Citation needed|date=March 2009}} The earliest known settlement of the region occurred as early as 772.<ref>Stenvert, R. et al. (2000). ''Monumenten in Nederland: Gelderland'', p. 124&ndash;127. Zwolle: Waanders Uitgevers. ISBN 90-400-9406-3</ref> The castle was built by the Lords of Buren and was first mentioned in 1298. The town was granted ] in 1395 by Sir Alard IV of Buren which led to the construction of a defensive wall and a moat, significant portions of which still stand. In 1492, the region was promoted to a ] (i.e. a territory ruled by a count) but had limited economic influence due to its geographic isolation. By 1574, the previously Catholic parish church of Saint-Lambert ({{lang-nl|Sint Lambertus}}) became ] ] Protestant.{{Citation needed|date=March 2009}}


The Castle eventually came into the possession of the ], the royal family of the Netherlands. The Dutch royal family has been known to use the name ] as an alias to give themselves some degree of anonymity. The Castle was gradually demolished between 1804 and 1883. The eighth president of the United States, ], traced his ancestry to inhabitants of the city, who had taken the surname ''Van Buren'' after relocating to the Dutch colony of ] in what is now the state of ]. The Castle eventually came into the possession of the ], the royal family of the Netherlands. The Dutch royal family has been known to use the name ] as an alias to give themselves some degree of anonymity. The Castle was gradually demolished between 1804 and 1883. The eighth president of the United States, ], traced his ancestry to inhabitants of the city, who had taken the surname ''Van Buren'' after relocating to the Dutch colony of ] in what is now the state of ].{{Citation needed|date=March 2017}}


⚫ ==Historical Sites==
⚫ ]
⚫ ]


⚫ Buren has two museums:
⚫ * The Museum of the Royal Military Police, located in a 17th-century orphanage.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.marechausseemuseum.nl/|title=Home - Marechausseemuseum|website=Marechausseemuseum.nl|accessdate=15 January 2017}}</ref>
⚫ * The Museum of the ], located in the historic city hall.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.burenenoranje.nl/|title=Burenenoranje|website=burenenoranje.nl|accessdate=15 January 2017}}</ref>
⚫ It is also home to ], a restored windmill.


== Government and Politics ==
⚫ ==Historical Points==
The title "Count or Countess of Buren and Leerdam" is held by ] due to ]'s marriage to the Countess of Buren, ], in 1551. As a result, the county and the town of Buren fall under the control of the Royal ].

⚫ Buren has two museums:
⚫ * Museum of the Royal Military Police, located in a 17th-century orphanage.<ref>{{cite web|title=Home - Marechausseemuseum|url=http://www.marechausseemuseum.nl/|website=Marechausseemuseum.nl|accessdate=15 January 2017}}</ref>
⚫ * Museum of the ], located in the historic city hall.<ref>{{cite web|title=Burenenoranje|url=http://www.burenenoranje.nl/|website=burenenoranje.nl|accessdate=15 January 2017}}</ref>
⚫ *There is also a restored ] in the city, ].


==Demographics== ==Demographics==
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==Gallery== ==Gallery==
<gallery> <gallery perrow="4">
File:Kerk van Buren.jpg|The Culemborg gate with the Saint-Lambertus church (Buren) in the background. File:Kerk van Buren.jpg|The Culemborg gate with the Saint-Lambertus church (Buren) in the background.
File:Willem van Oranje en Anne van Buren.jpg|Statue in the center of Buren - ] and Anna van Buren. File:Willem van Oranje en Anne van Buren.jpg|Statue in the center of Buren - ] and Anna van Buren.
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File:Preekstoel in de Sint Lambertus kerk Buren.JPG|Pulpit of the Saint Lambertus church in Buren. File:Preekstoel in de Sint Lambertus kerk Buren.JPG|Pulpit of the Saint Lambertus church in Buren.
File:Buren weigh scales.JPG|Weighing scales and village pump on the market square in Buren. File:Buren weigh scales.JPG|Weighing scales and village pump on the market square in Buren.
⚫ File:Buren, vestingwerken met toren van de Sint-Lambertuskerk RM11329 foto4 2016-10-05 10.47.jpg|Buren, church (de Sint-Lambertuskerk) behind the wall
⚫ File:Buren, het koninklijk weeshuis RM11388 achter de vestingwerken foto8 2016-10-05 11.03.jpg|Buren, orphan house behind the wall
</gallery> </gallery>


==See also== ==See also==
*County of Lahore
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==External links== ==External links==
*{{Commons category-inline|Pakistan, Lahore}}
* *


{{Geographic location {{Geographic location
| Centre = Lahore | Centre = Buren
| North = ] (]), ] (])<br>''], ]'' | North = ] (]), ] (])<br>''], ]''
| Northeast = ] (])<br>'']'' | Northeast = ] (])<br>'']''

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For other places with the same name, see Buren (disambiguation). Municipality in Gelderland, Netherlands
Buren
Municipality
Skyline of BurenSkyline of Buren
Flag of BurenFlagCoat of arms of BurenCoat of arms
Highlighted position of Buren in a municipal map of GelderlandLocation in Gelderland
Coordinates: 51°58′N 5°26′E / 51.967°N 5.433°E / 51.967; 5.433
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceGelderland
Government
 • BodyMunicipal council
 • MayorJan de Boer (D66)
Area
 • Total142.92 km (55.18 sq mi)
 • Land133.89 km (51.70 sq mi)
 • Water9.03 km (3.49 sq mi)
Elevation5 m (16 ft)
Population
 • Total27,009
 • Density202/km (520/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
PostcodeParts of 4000 and 4100 ranges
Area code0344, 0345
Websitewww.buren.nl

Dutch Topographic map of Buren, June 2015 Buren (pronunciation) is a town and municipality in the Betuwe region of the Netherlands.

Geography

Buren is located in Gelderland, a province of the Netherlands. The landscape mostly consists of hills and other rocky structures with the Korne River flowing through it.

Population Centers

Population centers include:

History

The earliest known settlement of the region occurred as early as 772. The castle was built by the Lords of Buren and was first mentioned in 1298. The town was granted city rights in 1395 by Sir Alard IV of Buren which led to the construction of a defensive wall and a moat, significant portions of which still stand. In 1492, the region was promoted to a county (i.e. a territory ruled by a count) but had limited economic influence due to its geographic isolation. By 1574, the previously Catholic parish church of Saint-Lambert (Template:Lang-nl) became Calvinist Reformed Protestant.

The Castle eventually came into the possession of the House of Orange, the royal family of the Netherlands. The Dutch royal family has been known to use the name van Buren as an alias to give themselves some degree of anonymity. The Castle was gradually demolished between 1804 and 1883. The eighth president of the United States, Martin Van Buren, traced his ancestry to inhabitants of the city, who had taken the surname Van Buren after relocating to the Dutch colony of New Netherland in what is now the state of New York.

Historical Sites

Buren has two museums:

  • The Museum of the Royal Military Police, located in a 17th-century orphanage.
  • The Museum of the Dutch Royal Family, located in the historic city hall.

It is also home to De Prins Van Oranje, a restored windmill.

Government and Politics

The title "Count or Countess of Buren and Leerdam" is held by the Dutch monarchy due to Prince William of Orange's marriage to the Countess of Buren, Anna of Egmont, in 1551. As a result, the county and the town of Buren fall under the control of the Royal House of Orange-Nassau.

Demographics

Gallery

  • The Culemborg gate with the Saint-Lambertus church (Buren) in the background. The Culemborg gate with the Saint-Lambertus church (Buren) in the background.
  • Statue in the center of Buren - William of Orange and Anna van Buren. Statue in the center of Buren - William of Orange and Anna van Buren.
  • Strollers in Buren - Herenstraat and the Rodeheldenstraat in the background. Strollers in Buren - Herenstraat and the Rodeheldenstraat in the background.
  • Pulpit of the Saint Lambertus church in Buren. Pulpit of the Saint Lambertus church in Buren.
  • Weighing scales and village pump on the market square in Buren. Weighing scales and village pump on the market square in Buren.
  • Buren, church (de Sint-Lambertuskerk) behind the wall Buren, church (de Sint-Lambertuskerk) behind the wall
  • Buren, orphan house behind the wall Buren, orphan house behind the wall

See also

References

  1. "Samenstelling college" (in Dutch). Gemeente Buren. Retrieved 18 June 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)
  2. "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2020" [Key figures for neighbourhoods 2020]. StatLine (in Dutch). CBS. 24 July 2020. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
  3. "Postcodetool for 4021VZ". Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland (in Dutch). Het Waterschapshuis. Retrieved 18 June 2014. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |trans_title= (help)
  4. "Bevolkingsontwikkeling; regio per maand" [Population growth; regions per month]. CBS Statline (in Dutch). CBS. 1 January 2021. Retrieved 2 January 2022.
  5. Stenvert, R. et al. (2000). Monumenten in Nederland: Gelderland, p. 124–127. Zwolle: Waanders Uitgevers. ISBN 90-400-9406-3
  6. "Home - Marechausseemuseum". Marechausseemuseum.nl. Retrieved 15 January 2017.
  7. "Burenenoranje". burenenoranje.nl. Retrieved 15 January 2017.
  8. "Zorgatlas". www.zorgatlas.nl. Retrieved 15 January 2017.

External links

Places adjacent to Buren
Wijk bij Duurstede (UT), Utrechtse Heuvelrug (UT)
Lek, Nederrijn		 Rhenen (UT)
Nederrijn
Culemborg Buren Neder-Betuwe
Geldermalsen Tiel
Municipalities of Gelderland
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