Zoelen
{{Infobox settlement
| name = Zoelen
| settlement_type = Village
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| native_name_lang = nl
| image_skyline = Zoelen van uit het Zuiden gezien.jpg
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| image_caption = Zoelen seen from the south
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| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = Netherlands
| subdivision_type1 = Province
| subdivision_name1 = Gelderland
| subdivision_type2 = Municipality
| subdivision_name2 = Buren
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location in the province of Gelderland
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| elevation_footnotes = {{cite web |url = http://www.ahn.nl/postcodetool |title = Postcodetool for 4011BD |language = nl |work = Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland |publisher = Het Waterschapshuis |access-date = 21 March 2022 }}
| elevation_m = 5
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| area_total_km2 = 12.31
| population_footnotes = {{cite web |url=https://www.cbs.nl/-/media/_excel/2021/48/kwb-2021.xls |title=Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021 |website=Central Bureau of Statistics |access-date=21 March 2022|quote=two entries}}
| population_total = 1,540
| population_as_of = 2021
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| population_density_km2 = auto
| timezone = CET
| utc_offset = +1
| timezone_DST = CEST
| utc_offset_DST = +2
| postal_code_type = Postal code
| area_code_type = Dialing code
| area_code = 0344
| coordinates = {{Coord|51.9102|5.4048|type:city(569)|display=inline, title}}
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Zoelen is a village in the Dutch province of Gelderland. It is a part of the municipality of Buren, and lies about 3 km north of Tiel. Castle Zoelen is located near the village.
Zoelen was a separate municipality until 1978, when it was merged with Buren.{{Repertorium Nederlandse Gemeenten}}
History
It was first mentioned in 1139 as Sovlen, and means "settlement along the river Zoel".{{cite web|url=https://etymologiebank.nl/trefwoord/zoelen |title=Zoelen - (geografische naam) |website=Etymologiebank |access-date=21 March 2022 |language=nl}} The village developed as a stretched out settlement along the former river. The Stefanus Church is from 1545, however the tower and church contain 15th century elements.{{cite web|url=https://dbnl.org/tekst/sten009monu05_01/sten009monu05_01_0236.php |title=Zoelen |author=Ronald Stenvert & Sabine Broekhoven |page=352 |year=2000 |publisher=Waanders |location=Zwolle |isbn=90 400 9406 3 |language=nl |access-date=21 March 2022}} In 1840, it was home to 918 people.{{cite web|url=https://www.plaatsengids.nl/zoelen |title=Zoelen |website=Plaatsengids |access-date=21 March 2022 |language=nl}}
Castle Soelen
{{ill|Castle Soelen|nl|Kasteel Soelen}} dates from the 13th century. In 1355, it is destroyed by the Duke Edward of Gelre. In 1362, Arnold van Soelen submits to the Duke, and rebuilds the castle.{{cite web|url=https://www.regionaal-uitgelicht.nl/kasteel-soelen-in-zoelen/ |title=Kasteel Soelen in Zoelen |website=Regionaal Uitgelicht |access-date=21 March 2022 |language=nl}} In 1574, the castle is burnt to ground to prevent it falling into Spanish hands. In 1643, it was rebuilt. In 1992, the castle and the {{convert|157|ha}} park became property of the State who transferred it to Staatsbosbeheer. The castle has been rebuilt as an apartment building.
Gallery
File:Overzicht van de kerk met kerktoren en omgeving - Zoelen - 20373935 - RCE.jpg|Church of Zoelen
File:Soelen (15).JPG|{{ill|Castle Soelen|nl|Kasteel Soelen}}
File:Zoelen Boerderij Jeudestraat 7.jpg|Farm in Zoelen
File:De Linge bij Zoelen.jpg|De Linge near Zoelen
References
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External links
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{{Dutch municipality Buren}}
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Category:Populated places in Gelderland
Category:Former municipalities of Gelderland
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