Charlois

For the astronomer, see Auguste Charlois.
Old Charlois (light green) within Rotterdam (purple).

Charlois ([ˈʃɑrloːs]) is a neighbourhood of the Dutch city of Rotterdam. It is located on the south bank of the Meuse River.

The border of the stadsdeel (borough) Charlois

Charlois used to be a separate village; the municipality Charlois existed until 1895, when it became part of Rotterdam.[1]

Charlois in 1867.

Born in Charlois

References

  1. Ad van der Meer and Onno Boonstra, Repertorium van Nederlandse gemeenten, KNAW, 2006.

Coordinates: 51°54′N 4°28′E / 51.900°N 4.467°E / 51.900; 4.467

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