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Alkmaar (inhabited place) |
Coordinates: |
| Lat: 52 38 00 N degrees minutes |
Lat: 52.6333 decimal degrees |
| Long: 004 45 00 E degrees minutes |
Long: 4.7500 decimal degrees |
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Note: Site of missionary work of Willibrord and Adalbert in the 8th century and was fishing village in 10th century. Sacked by Frisians in 1132 and again in 1517. Granted a charter in 1248 by Count Willem II. In 1573, the town withstood a siege by Spanish troops who had captured Haarlem. Canals were dug from 1573-1594. |
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| Alkmaar (preferred,C,V,Dutch,U)
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............ | used since 13th cen., means "all marsh" or "all sea" |
| Alcmaria (H,O)
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| Alcmarium (H,O)
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Alkmaar (inhabited place) (P) |
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| inhabited place (preferred, C) |
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established by early Christian era, chartered in 1254 |
| city (C) |
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| commercial center (C) |
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