Rollingergrund (Luxembourgish: Rollengergronn, pronounced [ˌʀoleŋɐˈɡʀon] ) is an area of north-western Luxembourg City, in southern Luxembourg. It forms the majority of the quarter of Rollingergrund-North Belair.
Rollingergrund Rollengergronn (Luxembourgish) | |
|---|---|
| Country | Luxembourg |
| District | Luxembourg |
| Canton | Luxembourg |
| Created | 8 May 1849 |
| Abolished | 26 March 1920 |
| Currently | Part of Luxembourg City |
Rollingergrund developed around the porcelain factory of Villeroy & Boch.[1] While it originally belonged to Luxembourg City, after the territorial reorganisation under the French regime (1795-1814) it was part of the commune of Eich.[1] After it received its own parish in 1843, the population sought political autonomy, and it became a commune in the canton of Luxembourg from 8 May 1849, when it was split from the commune of Eich.[2][1] On 26 March 1920 it was again merged into the city of Luxembourg, along with Hamm and Hollerich.[3]
Michel Engels (1851–1901), the celebrated illustrator, author and art teacher, was born in Rollingergrund.[4]
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Further reading
- Ney, Marc (1 October 2007), "Elections dans la commune de Rollingergrund: Depuis sa constitution en 1849 jusqu'à son rattachement à la ville de Luxembourg en 1920", Hémecht (in French), vol. 59, no. 4, pp. 429ff, retrieved 29 October 2023