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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. ] obtained the title Buren. The Dutch royal family, still use this as a title. 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}} 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. ] obtained the title Buren. The Dutch royal family, still use this as a title. 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}}


The current municipality is the result of 2 mergers. On 1 January 1978, the municipalities of Beusichem, Zoelen, and part of Buurmalsen were added to the existing municipality of Buren, that was formed in the mid 19th century. On 1 January 1999, Buren was enlarged with the addition of the municipalities of Lienden and Maurik.
⚫ ==Historical Sites==


⚫ ==Historical sites==
⚫ ] windmill]]
Buren has two museums: Buren has two museums:
* The ], located in a 17th-century orphanage.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.marechausseemuseum.nl/|title=Home - Marechausseemuseum|website=Marechausseemuseum.nl|accessdate=15 January 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141113153821/http://www.marechausseemuseum.nl/|archive-date=13 November 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> * The ], located in a 17th-century orphanage.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.marechausseemuseum.nl/|title=Home - Marechausseemuseum|website=Marechausseemuseum.nl|accessdate=15 January 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141113153821/http://www.marechausseemuseum.nl/|archive-date=13 November 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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It is also home to ], a restored windmill. It is also home to ], a restored windmill.


== Government and Politics == == Government and politics ==
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 ]. 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 ].


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== Twin town == == Twin town ==
Buren is twinned with: Buren is twinned with:
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* {{Flagicon|USA}} ], ] <ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Kinderhook-to-honor-sister-city-13094620.php|title=Kinderhook to honor sister city|last=|first=|date=July 21, 2018|work=Times Union|access-date=August 5, 2018|publisher=Hearst Newspapers|publication-place=Albany, N.Y.}}</ref> * {{Flagicon|USA}} ], ] <ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Kinderhook-to-honor-sister-city-13094620.php|title=Kinderhook to honor sister city|last=|first=|date=July 21, 2018|work=Times Union|access-date=August 5, 2018|publisher=Hearst Newspapers|publication-place=Albany, N.Y.}}</ref>
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== Notable people == == Notable people ==
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==Gallery== ==Gallery==
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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.
File:Buren Herenstraat wandelaars.JPG|Strollers in Buren - Herenstraat and the Rodeheldenstraat in the background. File:Buren Herenstraat wandelaars.JPG|Strollers in Buren - Herenstraat and the Rodeheldenstraat in the background.
File:Preekstoel in de Sint Lambertus kerk Buren.JPG|Pulpit of the Saint Lambertus church in Buren. File:4116 Buren, Netherlands - panoramio (46).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, 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 File:Buren, het koninklijk weeshuis RM11388 achter de vestingwerken foto8 2016-10-05 11.03.jpg|Buren, orphan house behind the wall
⚫ File:20110924 40 Buren molen.jpg|] windmill
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==See also== ==See also==
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==External links== ==External links==
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For other places with the same name, see Buren (disambiguation). Municipality in Gelderland, Netherlands
Buren
Municipality
BurenBuren
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

Buren (pronunciation) is a town and municipality in the Betuwe region of the Netherlands. The name originated from the word the Dutch word “buren”, which means neighbour.

Geography

Buren is located in Gelderland, a province of the Netherlands. It is part of the landscape of Betuwe, a very fertile strip of land between two branches of Rhine-Meuse Delta, the Nederrijn in the north and the Waal in the south.

Population Centers

Population centers include:

Dutch Topographic map of Buren, June 2015
Dutch Topographic map of Buren, June 2015

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. William III of England obtained the title Buren. The Dutch royal family, still use this as a title. 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.

The current municipality is the result of 2 mergers. On 1 January 1978, the municipalities of Beusichem, Zoelen, and part of Buurmalsen were added to the existing municipality of Buren, that was formed in the mid 19th century. On 1 January 1999, Buren was enlarged with the addition of the municipalities of Lienden and Maurik.

Historical sites

De Prins Van Oranje windmill

Buren has two museums:

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

Twin town

Buren is twinned with:

Notable people

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.
  • 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" [Members of the board] (in Dutch). Gemeente Buren. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 18 June 2014.
  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.
  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. Archived from the original on 13 November 2014. Retrieved 15 January 2017.
  7. "Burenenoranje". burenenoranje.nl. Archived from the original on 18 February 2009. Retrieved 15 January 2017.
  8. "Zorgatlas". www.zorgatlas.nl. Retrieved 15 January 2017.
  9. "Kinderhook to honor sister city". Times Union. Albany, N.Y.: Hearst Newspapers. July 21, 2018. Retrieved August 5, 2018.

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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