Goch

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Goch (archaic spelling: Gog; ) is a town in the Kleve district of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, close to the border with the Netherlands, 12 km south of Kleve and 27 km southeast of Nijmegen.

History

Goch is at least 750 years old: the earliest mention of Goch is in a document dated 1259. It was a part of the Duchy of Cleves. During World War II, the city was completely destroyed by Allied bombers during Operation Veritable.

Twin towns – sister cities

Goch is twinned with:

Notable people

Vincent van Gogh, according to his name, which translates to "Vincent of Goch", has ancestors likely native to this location.

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