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Andenne (French pronunciation: [ɑ̃.dɛn] ; Walloon: Andene) is a city and municipality of Wallonia located in the province of Namur, Belgium.
On January 1, 2006, Andenne had a total population of 25,240. The total area is 86.17 km² which gives a population density of 292 inhabitants per km². The municipality, and the central city, extend on both sides of the river Meuse.
The municipality consists of the following districts: Andenne, Bonneville, Coutisse, Landenne, Maizeret, Namêche, Sclayn, Seilles, Thon-Samson, and Vezin.
History
The city is symbolized by a bear, originating from the legend that saw Charles Martel, while still a child, use a hammer to kill a bear that terrorized the inhabitants.
The Collegiate Church of Saint Begga, located in Andenne, was founded in the 7th century. Andenne is the location of the Château du Moisnil.
Andenne is associated with the Rape of Belgium in 1914, during which between 211 and 225 townspeople were massacred.
Notable individuals
Saint Begga (613–693), daughter of Pepin of Landen and mother of Pepin of Herstal. She founded a convent in Andenne of which she was the first abbess. She is buried in the Collegiate Church of Saint Begga in Andenne.
Gertrude of Nivelles, (ca.628–659), abbess, who, with her mother Itta, founded the Nivelles Abbey; younger sister of St. Begga.
Carl Johan Frederik Jakhelln (1914–1987), Norwegian diplomat and writer
Fats Sadi (1927–2009, Huy), jazz musician
Cécile de France (born 1975), actress
Gallery
See also
List of protected heritage sites in Andenne
Maizeret
Château du Moisnil
References
External links
Information and pictures about Andenne (English pages)
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Begga
- Sambre-et-Meuse
- Hendrik II dari Limburg
- Hidangan Belgia
- Daftar kota-kota di Belgia
- Daftar kota di Walonia
- Daftar kode pos di Belgia
- Daftar kota kembar di Jerman
- Andenne
- Begga
- List of minor planets: 2001–3000
- Sambre-et-Meuse
- Claude Eerdekens
- Meanings of minor-planet names: 2001–3000
- Cougnou
- Rape of Belgium
- Ligue Francophone de Football Americain de Belgique
- Merovingian dynasty
