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Gelderland
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Gel·der·land  (gldr-lnd, ldr-länt)
A province and former duchy of east-central Netherlands. The duchy was formed in 1339 and passed to the Hapsburgs in 1543. It became part of the Netherlands in 1579, although a portion was ceded to Prussia in the 18th century.
Gelderland, Guelderland [ˈgɛldəˌlænd (Dutch) ˈxɛldərlɑnt]
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(Placename) a province of the E Netherlands: formerly a duchy, belonging successively to several different European powers. Capital: Arnhem. Pop.: 1 919 200 (2000 est.). Area: 5014 sq. km (1955 sq. miles) Also called Guelders
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