Rubrouck
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Location within Nord-Pas-de-Calais region
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| Country | France |
| Region | Nord-Pas-de-Calais-Picardy |
| Department | Nord |
| Arrondissement | Dunkerque |
| Canton | Cassel |
| Intercommunality | pays de Cassel |
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| • Mayor (2008–2014) | Christine Devulder |
| Area1 | 14.88 km2 (5.75 sq mi) |
| Population (1999)2 | 772 |
| • Density | 52/km2 (130/sq mi) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 59516 / 59285 |
| Elevation | 20–65 m (66–213 ft) (avg. 33 m or 108 ft) |
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Rubrouck (Dutch: Rubroek, once Ruysbroeck) is a commune in the Nord department in northern France.
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History
Rubrouck (Rübrück) was first mentioned in 1104. It was the home of the 13th century explorer William of Rubruck.
Heraldry
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The arms of Rubrouck are blazoned : Gules, a lion argent armed and langued Or. (Broxeele and Rubrouck use the same arms.) |
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