Gorssel
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| Coordinates: 52°12′N 6°12′E / 52.200°N 6.200°E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Gelderland |
| Municipality | Lochem |
| Population (2015) | 4,043 |
Gorssel is a village in the municipality of Lochem, province of Gelderland, Netherlands. It is located about 9 km (5.6 mi) southeast of the city centre of Deventer, Overijssel. In 2015, it had a population of 4,043.
The microbiologist and botanist Martinus Beijerinck lived in Gorssel for the last part of his life, and died there in 1931.
History[edit]
In 1831, the municipality of Dorth was merged into Gorssel.[1] Gorssel was a separate municipality until 2005, when it was merged with Lochem.[2] Before the fusion, the municipality of Gorssel contained the towns of Gorssel, Epse, Eefde, Almen, Harfsen, Joppe and Kring van Dorth.
Geography[edit]
Gorssel is a small, relatively wealthy village, situated in a forest area in the eastern part of Gelderland. It is a gate to the Achterhoek natural region. It is bordered to the west by the river IJssel.
References[edit]
- ^ Ad van der Meer and Onno Boonstra, "Repertorium van Nederlandse gemeenten", KNAW, 2006. "KNAW > Publicaties > Detailpagina". Archived from the original on 2007-02-20. Retrieved 2009-12-03.
- ^ Ad van der Meer and Onno Boonstra, "Repertorium van Nederlandse gemeenten", KNAW, 2006."KNAW > Publicaties > Detailpagina". Archived from the original on 2007-02-20. Retrieved 2009-12-03.
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