Gorssel
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.
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Overview
Overview
The microbiologist and botanist Martinus Beijerinck lived in Gorssel for the last part of his life, and died there in 1931.
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Key facts
• Name — Gorssel • Type — Village • Subdivision Type — Country • Subdivision Name — Netherlands • Subdivision Type1 — Province • Subdivision Name1 — Gelderland • Subdivision Type2 — Municipality • Subdivision Name2 — Lochem • Population As Of — 2015 • Population Total — 4043
History
History
In 1831, the municipality of Dorth was merged into Gorssel. Gorssel was a separate municipality until 2005, when it was merged with Lochem. Before the fusion, the municipality of Gorssel contained the towns of Gorssel, Epse, Eefde, Almen, Harfsen, Joppe and Kring van Dorth.
Geography
Geography
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.
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