Grembergen

For other uses, see Grembergen (disambiguation).

Grembergen (French: Grembergen-lez-Termonde) is a village in the municipality of Dendermonde^[2] in the Denderstreek in the province of East Flanders in Belgium. It is often confused with the municipality of Grimbergen in the province of Flemish Brabant.

Grembergen Grembergen-lez-Termonde
Village
Ros Beiaard in Grembergen
Grembergen Location in Belgium
Coordinates: 51°03′N 04°06′E
Country	Belgium
Region	Flemish Region
Province	East Flanders
Municipality	Dendermonde
Area [1]
• Total	10.06 km2 (3.88 sq mi)
Population  (2021)[1]
• Total	7,215
• Density	720/km2 (1,900/sq mi)
Time zone	CET

Overview

Grembergen was first mentioned in 1019 as Grendberga. During the 13th and 14th century, the village was reasonably prosperous as a centre of lace production. The village was flooded several times.^[3]

The old church was destroyed in 1706 by French troops.^[3] In 1709, the Saint Margaretha church was built partially from scavenged material of the old church.^[4]

Born in Grembergen

• Frans Baert (1925–2022), lawyer, politician and philosopher.^[5]
• Fernand Khnopff (1858–1921), symbolist painter.^[6]