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| ⚫ | '''Best''' ({{IPA-nl|bɛst|-|178 Best.ogg}}) is a [[Municipalities of the Netherlands|municipality]] and a village in the province of [[North Brabant]], southern [[Netherlands]]. It is situated northwest of the city [[Eindhoven]], and is part of Brabant's [[Brabantse Stedenrij|city region]]. |
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| ⚫ | The headquarters of one of Europe's largest [[meat processing|meat processors]], [[Vion NV]], are located in Best, as are [[Philips]] Healthcare and the [[Bata Corporation]]'s "Bata Protective" operations (B2B). |
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| ⚫ | The village used to be a part of [[Oirschot]], a nearby town. But as Best was situated on the state road from [[Amsterdam]] to [[Maastricht]], this often created difficulties. Each time the military wanted to quarter troops in Best, they had to request to be stationed in Oirschot, 10 km away, for this to be allowed. Because of this difficulty, the government decided to separate Best from Oirschot in 1819. |
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| ⚫ | The village used to be a part of [[Oirschot]], a nearby town. But as Best was situated on the state road from [[Amsterdam]] to [[Maastricht]], this often created difficulties. Each time the military wanted to quarter troops in Best, they had to request to be stationed in Oirschot, 10 km away, for this to be allowed. Because of this difficulty, the government decided to separate Best from Oirschot in 1819.{{Citation needed|date=August 2023}} |
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Archaeological excavations around the village suggest settlement in the area dating back to the Roman era. The [[Armenhoef]] is a monumental farm on the Oirschotseweg 117 in Best. |
Archaeological excavations around the village suggest settlement in the area dating back to the Roman era. The [[Armenhoef]] is a monumental farm on the Oirschotseweg 117 in Best. |
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This stable is the oldest still in use within Western Europe. Historical building research in 2009 showed that the wooden frame of the stable dates back to 1263. The |
This stable is the oldest still in use within Western Europe. Historical building research in 2009 showed that the wooden frame of the stable dates back to 1263. The residential part of the farm is more recent, and was built in 1640 at the earliest, but probably around 1680. The farm is an official monument.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.gemeentebest.nl/sport-cultuur-en-recreatie/monumenten/68/de-armenhoef-oirschotseweg-117.html|title = Monumenten – Gemeente Best}}</ref> |
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The first written text about Best dates back to 1421.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.meertens.knaw.nl/bedevaart/bol/plaats/86 |title=Databank bedevaart en bedevaartplaatsen in Nederland |publisher=Meertens.knaw.nl |date= |
The first written text about Best dates back to 1421.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.meertens.knaw.nl/bedevaart/bol/plaats/86 |title=Databank bedevaart en bedevaartplaatsen in Nederland |publisher=Meertens.knaw.nl |access-date=13 May 2010}}</ref> |
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The village itself, however, did not exist until the 19th century. There were three small villages: Naastenbest in the west, Wilhelminadorp in the south and Verrenbest where Oranjestraat is located. They grew together, and formed the village with the name |
The village itself, however, did not exist until the 19th century. There were three small villages: Naastenbest in the west, Wilhelminadorp in the south and Verrenbest where Oranjestraat is located. They grew together, and formed the village with the name Best.{{Citation needed|date=August 2023}} |
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Best received a |
Best received a [[Best railway station|railway station]] on the line Rotterdam – Breda – Boxtel – Helmond – Venlo – Maastricht. The line had only one track, but traffic congestion necessitated another track, so it was made double-tracked. In the 1980s, congestion once again became a problem so two more tracks were added in 2002. It is now possible to travel to Best from Utrecht or Eindhoven by train.{{Citation needed|date=August 2023}} |
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The spoken language is North Meierijs (an [[East Brabantian]] dialect, which is very similar to colloquial [[Dutch language|Dutch]]).<ref>Jos & Cor Swanenberg: Taal in stad en land: Oost-Brabants, {{ISBN|9012090105}}</ref> |
The spoken language is North Meierijs (an [[East Brabantian]] dialect, which is very similar to colloquial [[Dutch language|Dutch]]).<ref>Jos & Cor Swanenberg: Taal in stad en land: Oost-Brabants, {{ISBN|9012090105}}</ref> |
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* [[Lake Dance]] - at Aqua Best 25 June 2011 |
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* [[Sneakerz Festival]] - at Aqua Best 18 September 2010 |
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!style="background-color:#E9E9E9"| 21<ref>{{Cite web |date=21 March 2018 |title=Best municipal election 2018 |url=https://www.verkiezingsuitslagen.nl/verkiezingen/detail/GR20180321/671773 |access-date=3 February 2024|website=www.verkiezingsuitslagen.nl|language=nl}}</ref> |
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!style="background-color:#E9E9E9"| 23<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 March 2022 |title=Best municipal election 2022 |url=https://www.verkiezingsuitslagen.nl/verkiezingen/detail/GR20220316/731188 |access-date=3 February 2024|website=www.verkiezingsuitslagen.nl|language=nl}}</ref> |
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For train transport, see [[Best railway station]]. |
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One can take bus number 9 from [[Eindhoven]] central station to Best, or bus numbers 141/142 from [[Tilburg]] central station to Best.{{Citation needed|date=August 2023}} |
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[[File:José Hoebee.jpg|140px|thumb|José Hoebee, 1979]] |
[[File:José Hoebee.jpg|140px|thumb|José Hoebee, 1979]] |
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* [[José Hoebee]] (born 1954 in Best) |
* [[José Hoebee]] (born 1954 in Best) Dutch pop singer and member of girl group ''[[Luv']]''<ref> [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0388370/ IMDb Database] retrieved 22 December 2019 </ref> |
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* Rob Kemps (born 1985 in Best) cabaret artist and artist of ''Snollebollekes'' |
* {{ill|Rob Kemps|nl|Rob Kemps}} (born 1985 in Best) cabaret artist and artist of ''Snollebollekes''<ref> [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10076909/ IMDb Database] retrieved 22 December 2019 </ref> |
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* [[Ralf Mackenbach]] (born 1995 in Best) |
* [[Ralf Mackenbach]] (born 1995 in Best) Dutch singer and dancer, winner of the [[Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2009]] |
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* [[Eric Swinkels]] (born 1949 in Best) sports shooter and silver medallist at the [[1976 Summer Olympics]] |
* [[Eric Swinkels]] (born 1949 in Best) sports shooter and silver medallist at the [[1976 Summer Olympics]] |
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* [[Peter Aerts]] (born 1970) |
* [[Hans Stacey]] (born 1958 in Best) Dutch rally driver |
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* [[Peter Aerts]] (born 1970) Dutch semi-retired super heavyweight kickboxer, trained in Best |
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* [[Jesse Mahieu]] (born 1978 in Best) field hockey defender and team silver medallist at the [[2004 Summer Olympics]] |
* [[Jesse Mahieu]] (born 1978 in Best) field hockey defender and team silver medallist at the [[2004 Summer Olympics]] |
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* [[Dennis Retera]] (born 1986 in Best) |
* [[Dennis Retera]] (born 1986 in Best) Dutch racing driver |
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* [[Roel van de Sande]] (born 1987 in Best) |
* [[Roel van de Sande]] (born 1987 in Best) Dutch professional footballer with 250 club caps |
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File:Station Best stationsgebouw.jpg| |
File:2019-10-26 Station Best stationsgebouw.jpg|[[Best railway station]] |
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File:Armenhoef-best 02 foto-michiel-wasmus.jpg |
File:Armenhoef-best 02 foto-michiel-wasmus.jpg|Armenhoef, Best |
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File:Historia park Best A0953.jpg |
File:Historia park Best A0953.jpg|Historia Park, Best |
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File:Best - Schots gedenkteken.jpg |
File:Best - Schots gedenkteken.jpg|Best - [[15th (Scottish) Infantry Division|Scottish]] war memorial |
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File:Overzicht, voorgevel en linker zijgevel - Best - 20371810 - RCE.jpg|thumb|Overzicht, voorgevel en linker zijgevel, Best |
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Best
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Chapel in Best
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Location in North Brabant
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| Coordinates: 51°31′N 5°24′E / 51.517°N 5.400°E / 51.517; 5.400 | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | North Brabant |
| Government | |
| • Body | Municipal council |
| • Mayor | Hans Ubachs (acting) (D66) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.10 km2 (13.55 sq mi) |
| • Land | 34.30 km2 (13.24 sq mi) |
| • Water | 0.80 km2 (0.31 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Population
(January 2021)[4]
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| • Total | 30,216 |
| • Density | 881/km2 (2,280/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Bestenaar |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postcode |
5680–5685
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| Area code | 0499 |
| Website | gemeentebest |
Best (Dutch pronunciation: [bɛst] ⓘ) is a municipality and a village in the province of North Brabant, southern Netherlands. It is situated northwest of the city Eindhoven, and is part of Brabant's city region.
The headquarters of one of Europe's largest meat processors, Vion NV, are located in Best, as are Philips Healthcare and the Bata Corporation's "Bata Protective" operations (B2B).
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The village used to be a part of Oirschot, a nearby town. But as Best was situated on the state road from AmsterdamtoMaastricht, this often created difficulties. Each time the military wanted to quarter troops in Best, they had to request to be stationed in Oirschot, 10 km away, for this to be allowed. Because of this difficulty, the government decided to separate Best from Oirschot in 1819.[citation needed]
Archaeological excavations around the village suggest settlement in the area dating back to the Roman era. The Armenhoef is a monumental farm on the Oirschotseweg 117 in Best. This stable is the oldest still in use within Western Europe. Historical building research in 2009 showed that the wooden frame of the stable dates back to 1263. The residential part of the farm is more recent, and was built in 1640 at the earliest, but probably around 1680. The farm is an official monument.[5] The first written text about Best dates back to 1421.[6]
The village itself, however, did not exist until the 19th century. There were three small villages: Naastenbest in the west, Wilhelminadorp in the south and Verrenbest where Oranjestraat is located. They grew together, and formed the village with the name Best.[citation needed]
Best received a railway station on the line Rotterdam – Breda – Boxtel – Helmond – Venlo – Maastricht. The line had only one track, but traffic congestion necessitated another track, so it was made double-tracked. In the 1980s, congestion once again became a problem so two more tracks were added in 2002. It is now possible to travel to Best from Utrecht or Eindhoven by train.[citation needed]
The spoken language is North Meierijs (anEast Brabantian dialect, which is very similar to colloquial Dutch).[7]
| Parties | Seats 2002-06 | Seats 2006-10 | Seats 2010-14 | Seats 2014-18 | Seats 2018-22 | Seats 2022-26 |
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| CDA | 6 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| D66 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| VVD | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 4 |
| Best Open | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| PvdA | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Youth Party JO | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Local Interests | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| ChristianUnion | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Local Best | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
| Total | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21[8] | 23[9] |
For train transport, see Best railway station.
One can take bus number 9 from Eindhoven central station to Best, or bus numbers 141/142 from Tilburg central station to Best.[citation needed]
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