Abolens
Sign in to saveAbolens (; ) is a village and a district of the municipality of Hannut, located in the province of Liège, Belgium. The village is situated near the source of the river Jeker, which rises within its territory, as well as the .
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Abolens (; ) is a village and a district of the municipality of Hannut, located in the province of Liège, Belgium. The village is situated near the source of the river Jeker, which rises within its territory, as well as the .
== History == The earliest recorded mention of Abolens dates to the year 1250, when it was referred to as Abolenz. The name is thought to derive from the Germanic god Aboldus. Over the centuries, Abolens underwent several administrative changes. During the French Revolution, it was merged with the neighbouring village of . It later regained independence, only to be remerged with . A law passed on 9 August 1881 restored Abolens' municipal status. Following the municipal mergers of 1971, it became part of the municipality of Hannut.
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