Gendt
Gendt is a small city with city rights in the Netherlands, in the province of Gelderland. The town is located in the Betuwe region, and is part of the municipality of Lingewaard. Gendt is situated along the rivers Waal and Linge. It has a population of 7,230.
History
In 1233, Gendt received city rights from Otto II, Count of Guelders. At the time, the town was known for its castles: Poelwijk Castle and Hof Gendt. Gendt was previously an independent municipality, but merged with Huissen and Bemmel in 2001, to form Lingewaard.Annual festivals
Notable annual festivals in Gendt include:- Cherry Festival of Gendt, an annual festival in Gendt, at the end of June
- Gendt funfair, an annual festival in Gendt, at the weekend before the last Tuesday of August
Notable residents
Notable people who were born, have lived or are living in Gendt include:- Stijn Schaars, a Dutch former football player with over 300 club caps
- Mirjam Melchers, a Dutch former racing cyclist