Ougrée

Nowadays, Ougrée has become a relevant topic in modern society. With the advancement of technology and constant changes in the social sphere, Ougrée has acquired significant importance that cannot be overlooked. To better understand this phenomenon, it is necessary to analyze its different dimensions, from its implications in daily life to its impact on the economy and politics. In this article, we will explore the various facets of Ougrée and its influence on our daily lives, in order to offer a comprehensive view of its relevance today.

View over the Cockerill-Ougrée steel works

Ougrée (French pronunciation: [uɡʁe]; Walloon: Ougrêye) is a town of Wallonia and a district of the municipality of Seraing, located in the province of Liège, Belgium.

It was a separate municipality before the merging of municipalities in 1977. Olympic swimmers Béatrice Mottoulle and Chantal Grimard were both born here. Belgian football goalkeeper Michel Preud'Homme was also born here as well as writer Franz Weyergans in 1912.

References

  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Béatrice Mottoulle Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 28 November 2016.
  2. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Chantal Grimard Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 19 December 2016.
  3. ^ "Micel Preud'Homme". Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved 2 July 2018.

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