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3 unusual facts about Hoogheemraadschap van Delfland


Hoogheemraadschap van Delfland

The 5 Hoogheemraden that form with the Dijkgraaf the Dagelijks Bestuur (Executive Council) thus stem from those 5 groups.

The organization was established in 1289 when William I, Duke of Bavaria (As William V, Duke of Holland) authorized the "Heemraden of Delft" to manage water and serve as a court.

The gemeenlandshuis at the Oude Delft in Delft houses the main office of the Delfland Water Board.



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