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Gorssel

Coordinates: 52°12′N 6°12′E / 52.200°N 6.200°E / 52.200; 6.200
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Gorssel
Reformed church
Reformed church
Flag of Gorssel
Coat of arms of Gorssel
Coordinates: 52°12′N 6°12′E / 52.200°N 6.200°E / 52.200; 6.200
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceGelderland
MunicipalityLochem
Population
 (2015)
4,043

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.

The microbiologist and botanist Martinus Beijerinck lived in Gorssel for the last part of his life, and died there in 1931.

History

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In 1831, the municipality of Dorth was merged into Gorssel.[1] Gorssel was a separate municipality until 2005, when it was merged with Lochem.[2] Before the fusion, the municipality of Gorssel contained the towns of Gorssel, Epse, Eefde, Almen, Harfsen, Joppe and Kring van Dorth.

Geography

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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.

References

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  1. ^ Ad van der Meer and Onno Boonstra, "Repertorium van Nederlandse gemeenten", KNAW, 2006. "KNAW > Publicaties > Detailpagina". Archived from the original on 2007-02-20. Retrieved 2009-12-03.
  2. ^ Ad van der Meer and Onno Boonstra, "Repertorium van Nederlandse gemeenten", KNAW, 2006."KNAW > Publicaties > Detailpagina". Archived from the original on 2007-02-20. Retrieved 2009-12-03.

52°12′N 6°12′E / 52.200°N 6.200°E / 52.200; 6.200