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Rumbeke is a town in the Belgian municipality of Roeselare in the province of West Flanders. It is most known as the location of Rumbeke Castle. Rumbeke was an independent municipality before the fusion of the Belgian municipalities in 1977. Through new residential areas and industrial sites, such as along the Roeselare-Leie Canal, the town centre has become fused with the urban area of Roeselare. On the territory of the former municipality of Rumbeke, there are still the hamlets Zilverberg and Beitem, both of which also have their own parish.
History
The oldest known mention of Rumbeke is in the 12th century as Rumbeca (wide stream). Rumbeke was part of the castellania of Ypres. There were four heerlijkheden, of which Rumbeke was the most important.
Starting from the 16th century, the cultivation of flax, and also the processing of flax into fabrics, was of great importance. Spinning and weaving at home was very common. In 1918, during World War 1, the town suffered heavy damage from weapon fire.
Notable sights
Rumbeke castle with adjacent forest (Sterrebos). The castle was built between 1520 and 1535, and is one of the oldest Renaissance castles in the country.
The Baljuwhuis
Saint Peter and Saint Paul Church
Kazandmolen, a gristmill. This mill is the only remaining mill of the former 13 that existed in Rumbeke.
Notable inhabitants
Adriaan Willaert, composer of the Franco-Flemish school
Odile Defraye, the first Belgian to win the Tour de France
Alexander Rodenbach, former mayor of Rumbeke in the 19th century
Edmond Van der Schelden, historian, priest and writer
Stoffel Vandoorne, Formula One racer
References
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