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Gemert-Bakel (pronunciation (help·info)) is a municipality in the southern Netherlands.
[edit] Population centres
Bakel, De Mortel, De Rips, Elsendorp, Gemert, Handel, Milheeze.
[edit] People from Gemert
Macropedius is one of the few famous people to have been born in Gemert, and a school and park have been named after him.
[edit] Castle
The castle in Gemert dates back to the `dark ages', although it has been rebuilt a couple of times. It was founded by German knights who lived in the castle for several hundred years, however these days it is occupied by monks and nuns.
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