Charlois

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For the astronomer, see: Auguste Charlois.
Old Charlois (light green) within Rotterdam (purple).
Old Charlois (light green) within Rotterdam (purple).

Charlois is a neighbourhood of the Dutch city of Rotterdam. It is located on the south bank of the Meuse River.

The border of the stadsdeel (borough) Charlois
The border of the stadsdeel (borough) Charlois

Charlois used to be a separate village; the municipality Charlois existed until 1895, when it became part of Rotterdam.[1]

Charlois in 1867.
Charlois in 1867.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Ad van der Meer and Onno Boonstra, Repertorium van Nederlandse gemeenten, KNAW, 2006.


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Coordinates: 51°54′N 4°28′E / 51.9, 4.467


Born in Charlois: Leo Beenhakker (Coach of Trinidad & Tobago WC 2006)

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