Rubrouck Explained

Rubrouck
Commune Status:Commune
Image Coat Of Arms:Blason de la ville de Rubrouck (59) Nord-France.svg
Arrondissement:Dunkerque
Canton:Wormhout
Insee:59516
Postal Code:59285
Mayor:Luc Everaere[1]
Term:2020 - 2026
Intercommunality:Flandre Intérieure
Coordinates:50.8394°N 2.3564°W
Elevation M:33
Elevation Min M:20
Elevation Max M:65
Area Km2:14.88
Demonym:Rubrouckois

Rubrouck (in French pronounced as /ʁybʁuk/;, once Ruysbroeck) is a commune in the Nord department in northern France.[2]

History

Rubrouck was first mentioned in 1104. It was the home of the 13th century explorer William of Rubruck (fl.1248–1255).[3]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Répertoire national des élus: les maires. data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 2 December 2020. fr.
  2. https://www.insee.fr/fr/metadonnees/geographie/commune/59516-rubrouck INSEE commune file
  3. Rubruquis, William of. 23. 810–812 . Henry. Yule. Henry Yule.