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Ghent — A city of the county of Flanders, today in Belgium
The largest city of the county of Flanders in the time of the dukes of Burgundy, and the birthplace of the emperor who later punished its revolt. (Editorial synthesis)
Recorded person born in Ghent: Charles V.
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