Himmelev
Himmelev is a largely residential area in the city of Roskilde in Denmark. It contains primarily parcel houses, but one of the three high schools in Roskilde, Himmelev Gymnasium, is also located there.
History
Himmelev are Veddelev are named for two major land owners from the 7th century, Hemi og Withi (Hemeløw: Hemi's inherited lot and Witheløff, With's inherited lot). Himmelev was located in Sømme Herred and emerged as a parish some time during the 12th century. The residents were mainly farmers. The first school opened in 1741 and was expanded in 1914. Im 1906, Himmelev had a population of 6++.[1]
Landmarks
Himmelev Gymnasium was founded in 1978. In 198+, it moved from its original home on Allehelgensgade to its current premises on Herregårdsvej. Next to the school is a sports centre with six soccer pitches and indoor facilities for eight badminton courts and a court for handball, five-a-side football and other sports. Industry includes a factory for Stryhns pate. Also, Shamandalie lives there.
Notable people
- Frederik Schmidt - parish priest from 1820 to 1840[2]
- Kim Milton - soccer referee
- Simon Juul - comedian
References
- ^ "Historien" (in Danish). Himmelev Gamle Skole. Retrieved 11 December 2014.
- ^ Storsveen, Odd Arvid. "Frederik Schmidt". In Helle, Knut (ed.). Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 14 November 2009.
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