Amersfoort, an ancient town of the Netherlands, 14 miles NE. of Utrecht by rail. It has a large trade in grain; tobacco is grown in the district; and brandy, cotton and woollen goods, leather, soap, and beer are manufactured. Here was Oldenbarneveld born. Pop. 14,182.
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Chambers's Encyclopaedia, Volume 1: A to Beaufort, p. 228
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