Definitions
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- proper noun The roughly northeastern part of the
Benelux region ofLimburg (speakingDutch and two groups of its dialects; not to be geographically confused with historical political entities), which belongs to theKingdom of the Netherlands , where it is administratively designated as theprovincie (province) Limburg, as opposed toBelgian Limburg , which is part ofFlanders region (northernBelgium ), confusingly under the same administrative designation
Etymologies
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Examples
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In 1839 the diocese lost those parishes which were situated in Dutch Limburg.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 9: Laprade-Mass Liturgy 1840-1916 1913
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(Dutch Limburg), he was refused because he had not reached the age
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 4: Clandestinity-Diocesan Chancery 1840-1916 1913
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Ireland, Egypt, and Dutch Limburg Were all domestic matters with which the Conference had no concern.
The Inside Story of the Peace Conference Emile Joseph Dillon 1894
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Belgium's claim to Dutch Limburg and other territorial oddments must likewise be allowed.
The Inside Story of the Peace Conference Emile Joseph Dillon 1894
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The protocol permitted them to keep Maastricht and Luxemburg, but required them to abandon the citadel of Antwerp; while the Belgians were required to surrender those less important places which they had occupied in Dutch Limburg and in the grand duchy of Luxemburg.
The Political History of England - Vol XI From Addington's Administration to the close of William IV.'s Reign (1801-1837) John Knight Fotheringham 1867
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It was only on June 30, 1832, that Holland agreed to the exchange of territories and the reduction of Belgium's share of the debt, and even then questions remained as to the dues on the Scheldt and the transit of goods through Dutch Limburg.
The Political History of England - Vol XI From Addington's Administration to the close of William IV.'s Reign (1801-1837) John Knight Fotheringham 1867
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The French army returned to its own country before the end of the year, leaving the Dutch in possession of two small forts on the Belgian side of the frontier, which were more than compensated by the positions held by the Belgians in Dutch Limburg.
The Political History of England - Vol XI From Addington's Administration to the close of William IV.'s Reign (1801-1837) John Knight Fotheringham 1867
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With its new infrastructures, it is the relay station for two Euroregional space cities and their hinterland: Hasselt in Belgium and Maastricht in Dutch Limburg.
Dezeen 2009
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a military entente with Holland towards the defence of Dutch Limburg, and a rapprochement with Luxemburg -- were therefore the natural outcome of the revision of the 1839 settlement.
Belgium From the Roman Invasion to the Present Day Emile Cammaerts 1915
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6 June, 1902, at Kerkrade (Kirchrath) in Dutch Limburg.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 8: Infamy-Lapparent 1840-1916 1913
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