Oedelem
Oedelem is a village in the Belgian province of West Flanders and a part of the municipality of Beernem .
history
Oedelem is first mentioned as Udelhem in 906 . In the 10th century, the Praet fiefdom was founded here, whose owners, the family of the same name, the Flanders should play an essential role.
At Oedelem, Philipp van Artevelde launched a successful surprise attack on May 3, 1382 on the followers of Count Ludwig von Malen , which went down in history as the battle on the Beverhoutsveld .
Attractions
- The Sint-Lambertus Church (1629–1630), with doors from 1663.
- The former parish hall
Lords of Praet
- Ludwig I, X 1396, to Praet, illegitimate son of Ludwig II of Flanders ( House Dampierre )
- Johann I, 1411/39 attested, his son, to Praet and Woestine
- Ludwig II., † 1488, his son, to Praet, Woestine, Beveren and Omlede
- Ludwig III., † January 1, 1490, his son, Lord of Praet and Woestine
- Ludwig IV. , † 1556, his son, Lord of Praet
- Johann II., † 1545, his son, Lord of Praet
Web links
Commons : Oedelem - collection of images, videos and audio files
Coordinates: 51 ° 10 ′ N , 3 ° 20 ′ E