Oedelem

Oedelem is a village in the Belgian province of West Flanders and a part of the congregation of the church Beernem.

History

Oedelem is first mentioned in 906 as Udelhem. In the 10th century the feud here Praet was founded, whose owner, the same family that Flanders should play a major role.

In Oedelem Philipp van Artevelde undertook on May 3, 1382 a successful surprise attack on the followers of Count Louis of painting, which was received as a battle on the Beverhoutsveld in history.

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 Louis II of Flanders ( Dampierre House )
  • John I, 1411/39 witnessed his son to Praet and Woestine
  • Ludwig II, † 1488, his son, to Praet, Woestine, Beveren and Omlede
  • Ludwig III. , † January 1, 1490, whose son, Lord of Praet and Woestine
  • Ludwig IV, † 1556, whose son, Lord of Praet
  • John II, † 1545, whose son, Lord of Praet

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  • Place in the province of West Flanders
  • Beernem
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