Haasdonk
section of Beveren, Belgium
Haasdonk is a village and deelgemeente (sub-municipality) of Beveren in East Flanders, Belgium. Haasdonk was an independent municipality until 1 January 1977, when it merged with Beveren as part of the fusion of municipalities in Belgium. It is located about 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) west of Antwerp.
History
Haasdonk is a road village which developed on the Roman road to Ghent. The village was first mentioned in 1150 when it became an independent parish.
In 1795, during the French period, Haasdonk became the seat of a canton and was governed by the infamous Jan Benedict de Kever. In 1798, all men between the age of the 20 and 25 were forcibly conscripted in the French Army which resulted in the Peasants' War, and Haasdonk became one of the centres of revolt. The canton was dissolved in 1800.
During the 20th century, Haasboek evolved from an agricultural community into a commuter's village. It used to be an independent municipality until 1977 when it was merged into Beveren.
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