Rubrouck

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Location of Rubrouck in the arrondissement of Dunkirk
Location of Rubrouck in the arrondissement of Dunkirk

Rubrouck (Dutch: Rubroek, once Ruysbroeck) is a village and commune on the river Yser in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais région (Nord département) of France. Its postal code is 59 285; its population is 784. Its area is 14.88 km²; its altitude is 33 meters above sea level.

Its coordinates are 50°50′20″N, 2°21′18″E.

[edit] History

Rubrouck (Rübrück) was first mentioned in 1104. It was the home of the 13th century explorer William of Rubruck.

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