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Breda was a direct fief of the Holy Roman Emperor in the 11th century.

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Breda

Netherlands

Country
Netherlands
Population
185.1K
Coordinates
51.57, 4.77
834th most populous city in the world

Breda is a city and municipality in the southern part of the Netherlands, located in the province of North Brabant. The name derived from brede Aa and refers to the confluence of the rivers Mark and Aa.

From the “History” section

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Photo: Ralf Roletschek · GFDL 1.2

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The city of Breda obtained a municipal charter in 1252.

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Breda

Netherlands

Country
Netherlands
Population
185.1K
Coordinates
51.57, 4.77
834th most populous city in the world

Breda is a city and municipality in the southern part of the Netherlands, located in the province of North Brabant. The name derived from brede Aa and refers to the confluence of the rivers Mark and Aa.

From the “History” section

Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Photo: Ralf Roletschek · GFDL 1.2

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Breda was the site of one of the first panopticon prison establishments, Koepelgevangenis.

Breda
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Breda

Netherlands

Country
Netherlands
Population
185.1K
Coordinates
51.57, 4.77
834th most populous city in the world

Breda is a city and municipality in the southern part of the Netherlands, located in the province of North Brabant. The name derived from brede Aa and refers to the confluence of the rivers Mark and Aa.

From the “History” section

Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Photo: Ralf Roletschek · GFDL 1.2

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The exclusive TV channel 'BaronieTV' broadcasts the Carnaval events throughout the 'Barony of Breda'.

Breda
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Breda

Netherlands

Country
Netherlands
Population
185.1K
Coordinates
51.57, 4.77
834th most populous city in the world

Breda is a city and municipality in the southern part of the Netherlands, located in the province of North Brabant. The name derived from brede Aa and refers to the confluence of the rivers Mark and Aa.

From the “Culture” section

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Photo: Ralf Roletschek · GFDL 1.2

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Breda is the birthplace of several internationally famous electronic dance music artists including Tiësto and Hardwell.

Breda
Netherlands
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Breda

Netherlands

Country
Netherlands
Population
185.1K
Coordinates
51.57, 4.77
834th most populous city in the world

Breda is a city and municipality in the southern part of the Netherlands, located in the province of North Brabant. The name derived from brede Aa and refers to the confluence of the rivers Mark and Aa.

From the “Notable residents” section

Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Photo: Ralf Roletschek · GFDL 1.2

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