Oss
Country	Netherlands
Province	Noord Brabant
Area (2006)
- Total	104.42 km² (40.3 sq mi)
- Land	101.98 km² (39.4 sq mi)
- Water	2.44 km² (0.9 sq mi)
Population (1 January 2007)
- Total	76,626
- Density	751/km² (1,945.1/sq mi)
	Source: CBS, Statline.
Time zone	CET (UTC+1)
- Summer (DST)	CEST (UTC+2)

Oss (pronunciation (help·info)) is a municipality and a city in the southern Netherlands, in the province of Noord Brabant. Image File history File links LocatieOss. ... North Brabant (Dutch: Noord-Brabant) is a province of the Netherlands, located in the south of the country, bordered by Belgium in the south, the Meuse River (Maas) in the north, Limburg in the east and Zeeland in the west. ... This article is about the physical quantity. ... is the 1st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... Population density per square kilometre by country, 2006 Population density map of the world in 1994. ... Statistics Netherlands is a Dutch governmental institution that gathers statistical information about the Netherlands. ... Timezone and TimeZone redirect here. ... Time zones of Europe: Light colours indicate countries that do not observe summer time Central European Time (CET) is one of the names of the time zone that is 1 hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time. ... Central European Time West Africa Time British Summer Time* Irish Summer Time* Western European Summer Time* Category: ... Although DST is common in Europe and North America, most of the worlds people do not use it. ... Time zones of Europe: Light colours indicate countries that do not observe summer time Central European Summer Time (CEST) is one of the names of UTC+2 time zone, 2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time. ... Eastern European Time Central Africa Time Israel Standard Time South Africa Standard Time Central European Summer Time West Africa Summer Time Category: ... A municipality is an administrative entity composed of a clearly defined territory and its population and commonly referring to a city, town, or village, or a small grouping of them. ... For other uses, see City (disambiguation). ... North Brabant (Dutch: Noord-Brabant) is a province of the Netherlands, located in the south of the country, bordered by Belgium in the south, the Meuse River (Maas) in the north, Limburg in the east and Zeeland in the west. ...

Population centres

A Southern Harbour Scene by Nicolaes Pieterszoon Berchem Nicolaes Pieterszoon Berchem (1 October 1620 - 18 February 1683) was a popular and prolific Dutch painter. ... For the Icelandic Óss rune ᚨ, see Aesir. ... Macharen is a small town in the southern part of the Netherlands, in the province North Brabant. ... Megen is a small city in the southern part of the Netherlands, in the province North Brabant, close to the river the Maas. ... Ravenstein (population: 8,466) is a city and former municipality in the southern Netherlands, in the province of North Brabant. ...

The city of Oss

Oss was first mentioned in a letter by Pope Alexander II on May 6, 1069. Oss was granted city rights in 1399 by Hertogin Johanna van Brabant. Present-day Oss has several chemical and pharmaceutical industries like Diosynth and Organon. Oss is also host to the professional football team TOP Oss, and is the birthplace of Real Madrid star Ruud van Nistelrooy, although he did not play for TOP, but for rivals FC Den Bosch. Alexander II (died April 21, 1073), born Anselmo da Baggio , Pope from 1061 to 1073, was a native of Milan. ... is the 126th day of the year (127th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Events Harrying of the North- King William of England (William the Conqueror) reacts to rebellions made by his people against him. ... City rights are a medieval phenomenon in the history of the Low Countries. ... Events September 30 - Accession of Henry IV of England October 13 - Coronation of Henry IV of England November 1 - Accession of John VI, Duke of Brittany Births William Canynge, English merchant (approximate date; died 1474) Zara Yaqob, Emperor of Ethiopia (died 1468) Deaths January 4 - Nicolau Aymerich, Catalan theologian and... For other uses, see Chemistry (disambiguation). ... Pharmacology (in Greek: pharmacon is drug, and logos is science) is the study of how chemical substances interfere with living systems. ... Diosynth is a company that develops manufacturing processes for active ingredients for pharmaceutical companies all over the world. ... Organon is a pharmaceutical company headquartered in Roseland, New Jersey that is part of Akzo Nobel. ... Soccer redirects here. ... TOP Oss is a football club from the Netherlands. ... -1...

The internationally renowned gothic metal/alternative rock band The Gathering, formed in 1989, originally hails from Oss, as well as the painter Chris Berens. Gothic metal is a genre of heavy metal music. ... Alternative music redirects here. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Today there is only one coffeeshop left, called "The Jungle". A Street Cafe, Jerusalem, Henry Fenn (1838- ): steel engraving in Picturesque Palestine, ca 1875 A coffeehouse, coffee shop, or café shares some of the characteristics of a bar, and some of the characteristics of a restaurant. ...

Berghem

Main article: Berghem

Berghem is a small town east of Oss (population: 6,900). Berghem is currently being expanded with many new houses in the Piekenhoef. A Southern Harbour Scene by Nicolaes Pieterszoon Berchem Nicolaes Pieterszoon Berchem (1 October 1620 - 18 February 1683) was a popular and prolific Dutch painter. ...

Megen

Main article: Megen

Megen is a small city (population: 1,686) close to the river Maas. Megen is a small city in the southern part of the Netherlands, in the province North Brabant, close to the river the Maas. ... The Meuse (Maas) at Maastricht Meuse near Grave The Meuse (Dutch & German Maas) is a major European river, rising in France and flowing through Belgium and the Netherlands before draining into the North Sea. ...

Megen used to be the 'capital' of the county Megen (including Haren, Macharen and Teeffelen) that was founded around 1145. City rights were obtained in 1357. In 1810, the County Megen became a municipality to which Haren and Macharen also belonged. It became part of the municipality of Oss in 1994. Events Pope Lucius II is succeeded by Pope Eugene III Nur ad-Din ascends to power in Syria Construction begins on Notre-Dame dChartres in Chartres, France Korean historian Kim Pusik compiled the historical text Samguk Sagi. ... // May 28 - Peter I becomes King of Portugal after the death of his father, Alfonso IV. July 9 - Charles Bridge in Prague is founded King David II of Scotland is released by the English in return for a ransom. ... 1810 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... Year 1994 (MCMXCIV) The year 1994 was designated as the International Year of the Family and the International Year of the Sport and the Olympic Ideal by the United Nations. ...

Currently, there are two monasteries in Megen. One is inhabited by the Clarissas (also called the Poor Clares), followers of St. Clare of Assisi. The other is occupied by the Franciscans, followers of St. Francis of Assisi. Of the two castles Megen used to have, only one tower remains. The Order of Poor Ladies, also known as the Poor Clares, the Poor Clare Nuns, the Clarisse, or the Minoresses is a Franciscan order founded by Saint Clare of Assisi. ... Santa Chiara redirects here. ... The Order of Friars Minor and other Franciscan movements are disciples of Saint Francis of Assisi. ... Saint Francis of Assisi (September 26, 1181 or 1182 – October 3, 1226) was a Roman Catholic friar and the founder of the Order of Friars Minor, more commonly known as the Franciscans. ...

Ravenstein

Main article: Ravenstein, Netherlands

Ravenstein (population: 3,728) is a city and was a municipality until 2003, when it was added to the Oss municipality. The municipality covered an area of 42.68 km² and also included villages: Demen, Dennenburg, Deursen, Dieden, Herpen, Huisseling, Keent, Koolwijk, Neerlangel, Neerloon, Overlangel. Ravenstein (population: 8,466) is a city and former municipality in the southern Netherlands, in the province of North Brabant. ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Ravenstein received city rights in 1380. City rights are a medieval phenomenon in the history of the Low Countries. ... September 8 - Battle of Kulikovo - Russian forces under Grand Prince Dmitri Donskoi of Moscow resist a large invasion by the Blue Horde, Lithuania and Ryazan, stopping their advance at Kulikovo. ...

Born in Oss

• Jacques de Kadt (1897), Dutch political thinker, politician (PvdA)and writer
• Arno den Hartog (1954), Dutch field hockey international
• Marc Lammers (1969), Dutch field hockey player and coach
• Jan Marijnissen (1952) Dutch politician, belonging to the Socialist Party
• Michel van der Aa (1970), Dutch composer
• Chris Berens (1976), Dutch painter
• Ruud van Nistelrooy (1976), Real Madrid and Netherlands professional football player
• Loek Van Mil (1984), professional baseball player, playing for the Minnesota Twins and the Dutch National Baseball team

Jacques de Kadt (1897 - 1988) was a prominent and often controversial 20th Century Dutch political thinker, politician and man of letters. ... Arnold (Arno) Pieter Bernard den Hartog (born November 8, 1954 in Oss, Noord-Brabant) is a former field hockey player from The Netherlands, who was a member of the Dutch National Team that finished sixth in the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. ... Marc Lammers (born March 15, 1969 in Oss, Noord-Brabant) is the head coach of the Dutch Womens Team, that won the silver medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. ... Johannes Guillaume Christianus Andreas Marijnissen (Oss, 8 October 1952, usually known as Jan Marijnissen) is a Dutch politician for the Socialist Party (SP). ... The Socialist Party (SP, Dutch: Socialistische Partij) is a Dutch socialist political party. ... Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... -1... Real Madrid Club de Fútbol is a Spanish sports club most widely known for its professional football team based in Madrid. ... Soccer redirects here. ... This article is about the sport. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 3, 6, 14, 29, 34, 42 Name Minnesota Twins (1961–present) Washington Nationals/Senators (1901-1960) Other nicknames The Twinkies Ballpark Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome 1982-present Metropolitan Stadium (1961-1981) Griffith Stadium (1911-1960...

External links

• Official Website (in Dutch)
• Companies in Oss (in Dutch)

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Coordinates: 51°46′N, 5°32′E Capital s-Hertogenbosch Largest city Eindhoven Queens Commissioner J.R.H. (Hanja) Maij-Weggen Religion (1999) Protestant 7% Catholic 67% Area  â€¢ Land  â€¢ Water   4,919 km² (2nd) 162 km² Population (2006)  â€¢ Total  â€¢ Density 2,415,946 (3rd) 491/km² (5th) Inclusion 1815 Anthem none ISO NL-NB Official website... Aalburg is a municipality and a town in the southern Netherlands. ... Alphen-Chaam is a municipality in the southern Netherlands. ... Asten ( (help· info)) is a municipality and a town in the southern Netherlands. ... Baarle-Nassau ( (help· info)) is a municipality and a town in the southern Netherlands. ... Bergeijk is a municipality and a town in the southern Netherlands. ... Bergen op Zoom is a municipality and a city in the southern Netherlands. ... Bernheze ( (help· info)) is a municipality in the southern Netherlands. ... Bladel is a municipality and a town in the southern Netherlands. ... Boekel is a municipality and a town in the southern Netherlands. ... Boxmeer ( (help· info)) is a municipality and a town in the southern Netherlands. ... Boxtel is a municipality and a town in the southern Netherlands. ... Grote Kerk (main church) or Onze Lieve Vrouwe Kerk (Church of Our Lady). ... Cranendonck is a municipality in the southern Netherlands. ... Country Province Area (2006)  - Municipality 57. ... Deurne ( (help·info)) is a municipality and a town in the province of Brabant in the Southeast of the Netherlands. ... Dongen ( (help· info)) is a municipality and a town in the southern Netherlands. ... Drimmelen is a municipality and a town in the southern Netherlands. ... Eersel is a municipality and a town in the southern Netherlands Population centres Duizel Eersel Knegsel Steensel Vessem Wintelre External link Official website Categories: North Brabant ... Country Province Government  - Mayor G.Braks (CDA) Area (2006)  - Municipality 88. ... Etten-Leur is a municipality in the southern Netherlands. ... Geertruidenberg ( (help· info)) is a municipality and a city in the southern Netherlands. ... Geldrop-Mierlo is a municipality in the southern Netherlands, in the province of North Brabant. ... Gemert-Bakel is a municipality in the southern Netherlands. ... Gilze en Rijen is a municipality in the southern Netherlands. ... Goirle is a municipality and town in the southern Netherlands, in the province of North Brabant. ... Grave is a municipality and a city in the southern Netherlands. ... Haaren is a municipality and a town in the southern Netherlands, in the province of North Brabant. ... Halderberge is a municipality in the southern Netherlands. ... Heeze-Leende is a municipality in the southern Netherlands, near Eindhoven. ... Helmond ( (help· info)) is a municipality and a city in the southern Netherlands. ... s-Hertogenbosch ( ) (literally The Dukes Forest), colloquially known as Den Bosch ( (help· info)) — translated in French as Bois-le-Duc, in German as Herzogenbusch and in Spanish as Bolduque — is a municipality in the Netherlands, and also the capital of the province of North Brabant. ... For other uses, see Heusden (disambiguation). ... Hilvarenbeek is a municipality and a town in the south of the Netherlands, along the border with Belgium. ... Laarbeek is a municipality in the southern Netherlands. ... Landerd is a municipality in the southern Netherlands. ... Lith is a municipality and a town in the southern Netherlands. ... Loon op Zand is a municipality and a town in the southern Netherlands. ... Maasdonk is a municipality in the southern Netherlands. ... Mill en Sint Hubert is a municipality in the southern Netherlands. ... Moerdijk is a municipality and a town in the southern Netherlands, in the province of North Brabant. ... Nuenen, Gerwen en Nederwetten is a municipality consisting of the larger village of Nuenen and two adjacent smaller ones. ... Oirschot is a municipality and a town in the southern Netherlands. ... Oisterwijk is a municipality and a city in the southern Netherlands. ... Oosterhout is a municipality and a city in the southern Netherlands. ... Reusel-De Mierden is a municipality in the southern Netherlands. ... Roosendaal ( (help· info)) is both a city and a municipality in the southern Netherlands. ... Rucphen is a municipality and a town in the southern Netherlands between Roosendaal and Etten-Leur, south of the railway, but without a train-station. ... Schijndel is a municipality and a town in the southern Netherlands. ... Sint Anthonis is a municipality and a town in the southern Netherlands. ... Sint-Michielsgestel is a municipality and a town in the southern Netherlands. ... Sint-Oedenrode is a municipality and a city in the southern Netherlands. ... Someren is a municipality and a town in the southern Netherlands. ... Son en Breugel is a municipality in the southern Netherlands. ... Steenbergen ( (help·info)) is a municipality and a city in the southern Netherlands. ... Tilburg ( (help· info)) is a municipality and a city in the Netherlands, located in the southern province of Noord-Brabant. ... Uden ( (help· info)) is a municipality and a town in the province of Noord-Brabant, Netherlands. ... Valkenswaard is a municipality and a town in the southern Netherlands. ... Veghel (pronounced ) is a municipality and a town in the southern Netherlands. ... Veldhoven is a municipality and a town on the Gender stream in the southern Netherlands, located just southwest of Eindhoven. ... Coat of arms Vught is a municipality and a town in the southern Netherlands. ... Waalre is a municipality and a town in the southern Netherlands. ... Waalwijk is a municipality and a city in the southern Netherlands. ... Werkendam is a municipality and a town in the southern Netherlands. ... Woensdrecht is a municipality and a town in the southern Netherlands. ... Woudrichem is a municipality and a city in the southern Netherlands. ... Zundert is a municipality and a town in the southern Netherlands. ... Image File history File links North_Brabant-Flag. ... The modern day Netherlands are divided into twelve provinces (provincies in Dutch), listed below with their capital city: Map of the Netherlands, with provinces and capital cities See also the ranked list of Dutch provinces // Structure A Dutch province represents the administrative layer in between the national government and the... 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