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Lordship of Ravenstein
Heerlijkheid Ravenstein (nl)
Freiherrschaft Ravenstein (de)
1368–1528
StatusState of the Holy Roman Empire
CapitalRavenstein
RegierungPrincipality
Historical eraMiddle Ages
• Castle and town founded
1358
• Established
1368
• Gained city rights
1380
• Annexed by Cleves
1528
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Duchy of Brabant Duchy of Brabant
Duchy of Cleves Image missing
Ravenstein, windmill: windmolen de Nijverheid

Ravenstein (population: 8,466) is a city and a former municipality in the South of the Netherlands, in the province of North Brabant. The former municipality covered an area of 42.68 km² (of which 0.96 km² water). In 2003 it was incorporated into the city of Oss.

Ravenstein also included the following towns, villages and townships: Demen, Dennenburg, Deursen, Dieden, Herpen, Huisseling, Keent, Koolwijk, Neerlangel, Neerloon, Overlangel.

Ravenstein received city rights in 1380.

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51°47′49.28″N 5°39′5.68″E / 51.7970222°N 5.6515778°E / 51.7970222; 5.6515778