Tielt
Geography
Country	Belgium
Region	Flemish Region
Community	Flemish Community
Province	West Flanders
Arrondissement	Tielt
Coordinates	51°00′N 03°19′E / 51, 3.317Coordinates: 51°00′N 03°19′E / 51, 3.317
Area	68.50 km²
Population (Source: NIS)
Population – Males – Females - Density	19,269 (January 1, 2006) 49.35% 50.65% 281 inhab./km²
Age distribution 0–19 years 20–64 years 65+ years	(01/01/2006) 21.64% 58.96% 19.40%
Foreigners	1.25% (01/07/2005)
Economy
Unemployment rate	5.25% (January 1, 2006)
Mean annual income	12,718 €/pers. (2003)
Government
Mayor	Michiel Van Daele (CD&V)
Governing parties	CD&V, N-VA
Other information
Postal codes	8700
Area codes	051
Web address	www.tielt.be

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History

Some traces of Gallo-Roman occupation have been found in this area. The first written mention of Tiletum, however, dates from 1105. In 1245, Margaret of Constantinople, Countess of Flanders gave the city its charter and decided to found a hospital here. A few years later, a market place and cloth hall were built as well. Like neighbouring Roeselare, Tielt was made part of the Kortrijk province of Flanders. In the 13th and 14th century, the economy of most Flemish cities was based on the cloth industry, while the rural areas lived on the products of agriculture. This article covers the culture of Romanized areas of Gaul. ... Events Henry IV, Holy Roman Emperor deposed by his son, Henry V Tamna kingdom annexed by Korean Goryeo Dynasty. ... Events Rebellion against king Sancho II of Portugal in favor of his brother Alphonso. ... Margaret, called of Constantinople (1202–1278) was countess of Flanders from 1244 to 1278 and countess of Hainaut from 1244 to 1246. ... It has been suggested that this article be split into multiple articles accessible from a disambiguation page. ... Geography Country Belgium Community Flemish Community Region Flemish Region Province West Flanders Arrondissement Roeselare Coordinates Area 59. ... Geography Country Belgium Community Flemish Community Region Flemish Region Province West Flanders Arrondissement Kortrijk Coordinates , , Area 80. ... The geographical region and former county of Flanders contains not only the two Belgian provinces but also the present-day French département of Nord, in parts of which there is still a Flemish-speaking minority, and the southern part of the Dutch province of Zeeland known as Zeeuws-Vlaanderen... (12th century - 13th century - 14th century - other centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 13th century was that century which lasted from 1201 to 1300. ... This 14th-century statue from south India depicts the gods Shiva (on the left) and Uma (on the right). ... The Flemish region is one of the three official regions of the Kingdom of Belgium (alongside the Walloon Region and the Brussels-Capital Region). ...

In 1393, Philip the Bold decided to hold an annual fair in Tielt, which resulted in the city becoming the booming centre of the flax industry until the end of the 16th century. The following decades, however, were hard on Tielt as it went through two major fires and a couple of epidemics, including the plague. Tielt also went through a severe famine at the end of the 17th century. From about 1700 until the Belgian Revolution of 1830, the city prospered again, this time as a regional center for the construction industry. Events Ottoman Turks occupy Veliko Turnovo in north-central Bulgaria. ... Philip II, Duke of Burgundy Philip II, Duke of Burgundy, known as the Bold (Philippe II de Bourgogne, le Hardi in French) (January 15, 1342, Pontoise – April 27, 1404, Halle), was the fourth son of King John II of France and his wife, Bonne (Judith), daughter of the king and... For other uses, see Flax (disambiguation). ... (15th century - 16th century - 17th century - more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 16th century was that century which lasted from 1501 to 1600. ... Bubonic plague is the best-known manifestation of the bacterial disease plague, caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis. ... (16th century - 17th century - 18th century - more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 17th century was that century which lasted from 1601-1700. ... This article is about the historical Belgian Revolution of the 1830s. ... Liberty Leading the People by Eugène Delacroix commemorates the July Revolution 1830 (MDCCCXXX) was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ...

During World War I, the city became the headquarters for the German army. The bombing of the second World War was a lot more destructive. Most of the city centre had to be rebuit. Today Tielt is a typical province town, which offers commercial, medical and educational services to the surrounding region. “The Great War ” redirects here. ... Combatants Allied powers: China France Great Britain Soviet Union United States and others Axis powers: Germany Italy Japan and others Commanders Chiang Kai-shek Charles de Gaulle Winston Churchill Joseph Stalin Franklin Roosevelt Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Hideki Tōjō Casualties Military dead: 17,000,000 Civilian dead: 33,000...

Sights

The Halletoren

• The Belfry (Hallentoren), Cloth Hall, and Aldermen’s Chamber are classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
• The city also houses some interesting churches such as Saint-Peter’s.
• From Tielt, there are several strolling and biking paths that allow the visitor to discover the region and see some of the windmills that still dot the landscape.

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Festivities

Every year, on the first week-end of July, the city celebrates the Europafeesten (feast of Europe). This is the occasion for a braderie (a street clearance sale), street theatre, a blues festival, fireworks, and of course, expanded café terraces for further merriment.

People born in Tielt

• Josse Ravesteyn, 16th-century theologian
• Godfried Danneels, cardinal in the Roman Catholic Church
• Briek Schotte, two-time World Champion cycling

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Industry

• Seyntex, textile manufacturer.

Twin cities

•  Germany: Groß-Gerau
•  Italy: Bruneck
•  France: Brignoles
•  Poland: Szamotuły

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External links

• Official website - Information available in Dutch and limited information available in English