Timeline of Antwerp
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Timeline of Antwerp The following is a timeline of the history of the municipality of Antwerp, Belgium. Prior to 13th century from abt. 150 – abt. 250-270: Gallo-Roman settlement in the centre Contents [1][2][3] of Antwerpen (at "Willem Ogierplaats"). Prior to 13th century abt 700: Oldest mention of the name Andoverpis in a written source : 13th–15th century the Vita Eligii dated early 8th century (abt. 700).[4] 739: death of Saint Willibrord, bishop.[5] 16th century 978: Treaty of Margut-sur-Chiers, between France and German 17th–18th centuries empire, the river Scheldt is recognised as the border between 19th century Neustrië and Lotharingie[6] 20th century 980 - the German Emperor Otto II awarded Antwerp a margraviate, and build a fortification on the wharf (de burg) with a ditch the 21st century "burchtgracht" See also 1100 The Roya is a small natural river that runs outside the References "Burchtgracht" 1104 The fortification of the "Burcht" is reinforced by Emperor Bibliography Hendrik IV. The wall's height in increased from 5 metres (16 ft) to 12 External links metres (39 ft) its thickness from 1.35 metres (4.4 ft) to 2 metres (6.6 ft) 1109: Antwerp starts making city canals the "ruienstelsel" From the Koolvliet in the north via, Holenrui, Minderbroedersrui to Suikerrui and Botervliet in the south 13th–15th century 1250 - Construction of the second Vleeshuis, city butchery and Guildhouse of the butchers[7] 1406 - City becomes part of the Duchy of Brabant. 1442 - Guild of Saint Luke granted privileges. 1477 - Quaeye Werelt revolt 1478 Joyous Entry of Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor into the city. Violieren chamber of rhetoric founded.[8] 1481 - Matt. Van der Goes sets up printing press.[9] 1491 - One of the world's "first" illustrated advertisements printed in Antwerp.[10] 16th century 1503 - Construction of the third Vleeshuis, current building, city butchery and guildhouse of the butchers .[11] 1513 - Guild Hall of the Archers built.[12] 1515 - Joyous Entry of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor into the city. 1518 - Notre Dame Cathedral built.[13] 1520 - Het Steen fortress rebuilt. 1523 - Church of St. Andrew built.[12] 1528 - Merten de Keyser (printer) in business (approximate date).[14] 1531 - Opening of the Bourse of Antwerp, the first purpose- built exchange.[12] 1533 - Lancelot II of Ursel saves the Cathedral from total ruin. City of Antwerp, 1572 1543 - Music publisher Susato in business.[15] 1549 - Philip II of Spain visits city.[16] 1552 - Girls' orphanage built.[12] 1555 - Christophe Plantin (printer) in business.[17] 1560s - Antwerp Citadel built.[18] 1565 - City Hall built.[12] 1566 - August: Protestant Reformation riots. 1567 - 13 March: Battle of Oosterweel occurs near city. 1568 Anthony van Stralen, Lord of Merksem, former mayor is executed.. Maison Hanseatique built.[12] Population: 125,000.[12] 1570 - Theatrum Orbis Terrarum atlas published. 1571 - Church of St. Paul built.[12] 1572 - Antwerp Citadel completed. 1576 - 4 November: during the Sack of Antwerp, John III van de Werve, Lord of Hovorst gets killed by the Spanish forces,.[12] 1577 - Antwerp Citadel partially dismantled. 1579 City joins Union of Utrecht. Hall of the Coopers built.[12] 1583 - 17 January: François, Duke of Anjou tries to take city. 1584 - July: Siege of Antwerp begins. 1585 August: Siege of Antwerp ends; Alexander Farnese, Duke of Parma in power.[12] Population: 85,000.[12] 1589 Church of the Capuchins built. Population: 55,000.[12] 1593 - Hieronymus Verdussen (printer) in business Defeat of the rebels on the (approximate date). Kouwensteinsedijk, 26 May 1585 1594 - Joyous Entry of Archduke Ernest of Austria into the city. 1599 - Isabella and Albert (Habsburg Netherlands sovereigns) make their Joyous Entry into the city.[19] 17th–18th centuries 1603 - Nicolaas II Rockox builds the Rockox House. 1609 - Twelve Years' Truce signed. 1615 - Church of Augustinians built.[12] 1621 - Carolus Borromeuskerk built.[12] 1635 - Joyous Entry of Cardinal-Infante Ferdinand into the city.[20] 1638 - 20 June: Battle of Kallo. Carnival on Ice at the Kipdorppoort 1644 - House of the Tailors rebuilt.[12] Moats, c. 1620 1646 - Hall of the Carpenters rebuilt.[12] 1646 - Siege of Antwerp by Frederick Henry failed. 1648 River Scheldt closed to navigation per Treaty of Münster.[13] Joyous Entry of Archduke Leopold Wilhelm of Austria into the city.[21] 1656 - St. James' Church built.[12] 1663 - Royal Academy of Fine Arts founded. View of the Meir in Antwerp. Painting 1745 - Royal Residence built on the Meir. by Erasmus de Bie 1746 - Osterrieth House built on the Meir. 1750 - Royal Horticultural and Agricultural Society exhibitions begin (approximate date).[22] 1755 - Royal Palace built.[12] 1790 - Population: 40,000.[12] 1795 - City becomes capital of French département Deux-Nèthes. 19th century 1802 - Quays built on Schelde River.[12] 1805 - City Library opens in City Hall.[23] 1810 - Royal Museum of Fine Arts founded. 1811 - Bonaparte Dock built. 1813 - Willem Dock built. 1815 - City becomes part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.[13] 1816 - Jewish Community established. 1818 - Fortresses built.[13] Fish market, c. 1833 1826 - Orangery built in the Botanical Garden. 1830 Conflict between Belgian insurgents and Dutch forces.[13] Population: 73,506.[12] 1832 - November–December: City besieged by French forces.[12] 1834 Medical Society founded.[24] Theatre Royal built.[12] 1843 - Zoological Garden founded.[25] 1846 - Population: 88,487.[13] 1848 - Jan Frans Loos becomes mayor. 1852 - Wuyts art gallery opens (approximate date).[26] 1853 Institut Saint-Ignace inaugurated.[27] Church of St. George consecrated.[12] 1859 Berchem and Borgerhout become part of city (approximate date).[13] Old city walls dismantled.[12] Fortress construction begins. 1860 - Kattendijk built.[13] 1864 - Museum of Antiquities opens.[28] 1866 - Cholera epidemic. 1867 - School of Music founded.[29] 1870 - Fort Merxem constructed.[13] 1871 - International Geographical Congress held. 1872 - Exchange building and Flemish Theatre built.[12] 1873 - Horsecar trams begin operating. 1874 - Demolition of Antwerp Citadel begins.[12] 1876 - Royal Geographical Society of Antwerp founded.[30] 1877 - Plantin-Moretus Museum opens. 1879 - Population: 173,600.[12] 1880 - Royal Antwerp Football Club formed. 1881 - Antwerp Water Works constructed. 1883 - Library building opens. 1884 - Royal Atheneum (school) built.[31] 1885 Exposition Universelle d'Anvers (world's fair) held. Temperance conference held.[32] 1891 - Gazet van Antwerpen newspaper begins publication.[33] 1892 - Société Anversoise du Commerce au Congo in business. 1893 Koninklijke Vlaamse Opera (Flemish Opera) founded.[34] Hollandse Synagoge built. 1894 - Exposition Internationale d'Anvers (world's fair) and Universal Peace Congress[35] held. 1895 - Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo in business. 1896 - National Archives' Antwerp branch founded.[36] 1897 - De Nieuwe Gazet newspaper begins publication.[33] 1898 - Royal Conservatory established.[37] 20th century 1902 - Electric trams begin operating. 1903 - World Gymnastics Championships held. 1904 - Museum Mayer van den Bergh built. 1905 - Antwerpen-Centraal railway station and "America dock"[13] open. 1906 - Fort Breendonk built. 1907 - Eisenmann Synagogue built. 1910 Population: 361,723.[13] St. Boniface Church consecrated. 1914 - September–October: Siege of Antwerp; German occupation begins.[38][39] 1920 Bond of the City of Antwerp, issued 18. Mai 1917 1920 Summer Olympics held. Compagnie Financière Belge des Pétroles headquartered in city.[40] Colonial school and Société Belge des Bétons[41] founded 1921 - Schoonselhof cemetery established. 1923 - Airport opens. 1928 - Antwerpsche Diamantkring established. 1930 - Eeuwfeestkliniek (hospital) built. 1931 - Antwerp Book Fair begins. 1932 - Boerentoren built. 1933 - Museum of Flemish Literature founded. 1940 - May: German occupation begins. 1944 4 September: Liberation by the British 11th Armoured Division. October–November: Battle of the Scheldt. 1946 - Rubens House museum opens. 1966 Sporthal Arena built. Wide White Space Gallery opens. 1967 - Antwerp International School established. 1968 - De Tijd newspaper begins publication.[33] 1969 Jazz Middelheim festival begins. Kennedytunnel opens. Royal Ballet of Flanders established. 1970 - Chicagoblok built. 1975 Antwerp Pre-metro begins operating. International Gemological Institute headquartered in city. 1977 - 't Fornuis restaurant in business. 1981 - Zeno X gallery opens.[42] 1983 - Berchem, Borgerhout, Deurne, Ekeren, Hoboken, Merksem, and Wilrijk become part of the city of Antwerp.[43] 1985 - Museum of Modern Art founded. 1989 - Berendrecht Lock constructed. 1994 Laus Polyphoniae festival begins. Switel Hotel fire 1995 - City website launched (Digitale Metropool Antwerpen).[44] 21st century 2003 Patrick Janssens becomes mayor.[45] University of Antwerp established. 2004 Fotomuseum Antwerp opens. City designated a UNESCO World Book Capital. 2006 0110 concert held. FelixArchief (city archives)[46] and Law Courts building open. 2007 Antwerp World Diamond Centre established.[47] Stadsfeestzaal shopping center opens. 2011 Museum aan de Stroom opens. Population: 507,007. 2013 - Bart De Wever becomes mayor. See also History of Antwerp List of mayors of Antwerp List of schools in Antwerp List of parks in Antwerp List of historical monuments of Antwerp/Historical Center Timelines of other municipalities in Belgium: Bruges, Brussels, Ghent, Leuven, Liège History of urban centers in the Low Countries