Eerbeek

Geschiedenis

Eerbeek is a settlement in the municipality of Brummen in the province of Gelderland in the Netherlands. Eerbeek was first mentioned in 1046 as Erbeke. Since the 17th century Eerbeek has been known for its papermills. Due to its proximity to the Veluwezoom National Park, Eerbeek is popular with tourists.Population2003: 10,1952004: 10,1682005: 10,1282007: 10,1032008: 10,1612013: 10,147People from EerbeekJacob Emil van Hoogstraten, Director of the Department of Economic Affairs in colonial IndonesiaKarel Aalbers, former chairman of football club Vitesse ArnhemDaan Huiskamp, football playerJan Mankes, painterWillem de Mérode, poetEdward Sturing, football player and coachMax Carl Wilhelm Weber, zoologist