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The Gravensteen (Dutch; lit. ' the Counts' rock ') is a medieval castle in the city of Ghent, East Flanders in Belgium. The current castle dates from 1180 and was the residence of the Counts of Flanders until 1353. It was subsequently re-purposed as a court, prison, mint, and even as a cotton factory.
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The Gravensteen at Ghent, Built by Philip of Alsace. In 1071, Robert I became count of Flanders after his successful rebellion against his nephew Arnulf III who died in the battle of Cassel. [6] Flemish knights in the 11th and 12th centuries were some of the most effective and well-respected knights of Europe even before the Crusades. [7]
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English: Photograph of the Gravensteen in Ghent, around 1880-1890. The factory stacks are still there. Date: circa 1880-1890: Source:
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