Schoonselhof

Jan August Hendrik Leys

1815–1869 (age 54)

Schoonselhof

Petrus Jozef de Caters

1769–1861 (age 92)

Schoonselhof

Petrus Jozef de Caters was a diligent 19th-century politician devoted to municipal service.

Jozef Van Lerius

1823–1876 (age 53)

Schoonselhof

Painter whose romantic works and teaching shaped the next wave of Belgian artists.

Hendrik Conscience

1812–1883 (age 71)

Schoonselhof

Hendrik Conscience, celebrated as ‘the man who taught his people to read,’ championed Flemish literature.

Elisabeth Dieudonné Vincent

1798–1883 (age 85)

Schoonselhof

Charles Verlat

1824–1890 (age 66)

Schoonselhof

Charles Verlat or Karel Verlat (25 November 1824 – 23 October 1890) was a Belgian painter, watercolorist, engraver (pr...

Jules Pecher

1830–1899 (age 69)

Schoonselhof

Peter Benoit

1834–1901 (age 67)

Schoonselhof

Peter Benoit was a prominent Belgian composer of the nineteenth century.

Arthur Goemaere

1841–1902 (age 61)

Schoonselhof

Arthur Goemaere was a dedicated politician noted for his practical, steady leadership and concern for working families.

Jan Blockx

1851–1912 (age 61)

Schoonselhof

Jan Blockx was a renowned Belgian composer who died in 1912.

Léonie Mols

1843–1918 (age 75)

Schoonselhof

A gracious salonnière whose gatherings championed conversation and compassion.

Paul van Ostaijen

1896–1928 (age 32)

Schoonselhof

Paul van Ostaijen was a pioneering writer whose experimental poetry and essays reshaped Flemish literature.

Gerard Portielje

1856–1929 (age 73)

Schoonselhof

Piet van Engelen

1863–1924 (age 61)

Schoonselhof

Painter Piet van Engelen devoted himself to gentle scenes before resting at Schoonselhof.

Henry Fontaine

1857–1923 (age 66)

Schoonselhof

Camille de Cauwer

1865–1924 (age 59)

Schoonselhof

Publisher Camille de Cauwer cultivated Belgian letters and lies peacefully at Schoonselhof.

Fritz Hannot (belgian painter)

1861–1921 (age 60)

Schoonselhof

Alice Nahon

1896–1933 (age 37)

Schoonselhof

Alice Nahon was a poet whose gentle verses brought comfort and beauty to many hearts.

Emile Henri van Heurck

1871–1931 (age 60)

Schoonselhof

Emile Henri van Heurck was a distinguished Belgian folklorist whose scholarly work preserved important aspects of cultur...

John Lysen

1868–1936 (age 68)

Schoonselhof

John Lysen was a prominent Belgian estate owner whose substantial landholdings reflected his significant economic influe...

François Franck

1872–1932 (age 60)

Schoonselhof

François Franck, art collector, rests at Schoonselhof among the works he championed.

August Van Cauwelaert

1885–1945 (age 60)

Schoonselhof

Belgian writer whose literary works enriched Belgian cultural heritage.

Alexandre Struys

1852–1941 (age 89)

Schoonselhof

Alexandre Struys was a painter celebrated for his evocative works who died in 1941 and rests in Schoonselhof.

Emilie Speth

1891–1945 (age 54)

Schoonselhof

Belgian politician who advanced democratic principles and public service.

Paul de Cauwer

1900–1949 (age 49)

Schoonselhof

Paul de Cauwer was a publisher whose influence endured until his death in 1949; he lies at Schoonselhof.

Leopold De Vries

1866–1940 (age 74)

Schoonselhof

Belgian figure commemorated at Schoonselhof Cemetery.

Floris Prims

1882–1954 (age 72)

Schoonselhof

Floris Prims was a Belgian historian whose scholarly work advanced the understanding of his nation's rich and complex pa...

Frits De Mont

1883–1956 (age 73)

Schoonselhof

Frits De Mont enriched Belgian letters with writings that reflected the spirit of his time.

Camille Huysmans

1871–1968 (age 97)

Schoonselhof

Camille Huysmans (1871-1968) was a Belgian politician and socialist leader from Bilzen who was buried at Schoonselhof Ce...

Lode Baekelmans

1879–1965 (age 86)

Schoonselhof

Lode Baekelmans was a writer who captured the quiet heroism of everyday life with lyrical precision.

Gaston Burssens

1896–1965 (age 69)

Schoonselhof

Gaston Burssens was a Belgian writer whose literary works contributed significantly to twentieth-century Flemish literat...

Alex de Vries

1919–1964 (age 45)

Schoonselhof

Alex de Vries was a composer whose graceful melodies bridged tradition and innovation.

Hugues C. Pernath

1931–1975 (age 44)

Schoonselhof

Hugues C. Pernath was a poet whose lyrical works enriched the literary landscape of his era.

Eugeen Yoors

1879–1975 (age 96)

Schoonselhof

Eugeen Yoors was a painter whose expressive work continues to move those who experience it.

Marcel Louette

1907–1978 (age 71)

Schoonselhof

Marcel Louette was a resistance fighter who courageously opposed occupation during World War II.

Julien Creytens

1897–1972 (age 75)

Schoonselhof

Julien Creytens was a painter whose artistic contributions enriched the visual arts.

John Gebruers

1898–1978 (age 80)

Schoonselhof

John Gebruers was an organist celebrated for his expressive playing and faithful devotion to music.

Mina Bolotine

1904–1973 (age 69)

Schoonselhof

Mina Bolotine was a singer whose artistry and talent delighted audiences.

Marnix Gijsen

1899–1984 (age 85)

Schoonselhof

Marnix Gijsen's lucid prose and reflective essays traced the moral contours of a changing Belgium.

Armand Preud'homme

1904–1986 (age 82)

Schoonselhof

Armand Preud'homme was a Belgian composer active during the twentieth century.

Ferre Grignard

1939–1982 (age 43)

Schoonselhof

Ferre Grignard's soulful folk and blues gave voice to the restless spirit of his generation.

Jan Cox

1919–1980 (age 61)

Schoonselhof

Jan Cox was a Belgian painter of the twentieth century.

Gerard Walschap

1898–1989 (age 91)

Schoonselhof

Gerard Walschap's novels and essays engaged Belgian society with moral clarity and heartfelt empathy.

Roger Avermaete

1893–1988 (age 95)

Schoonselhof

Roger Avermaete was a Belgian writer and intellectual of the twentieth century.

Gustaaf De Bruyne

1914–1981 (age 67)

Schoonselhof

Gustaaf De Bruyne spent decades nurturing students and strengthening the educational community with quiet devotion.

Vic Gentils

1919–1997 (age 78)

Schoonselhof

Painter whose luminous canvases celebrated light and humanity.

Herman de Coninck

1944–1997 (age 53)

Schoonselhof

Herman de Coninck (21 February 1944 – 22 May 1997) was a Belgian poet, essayist, journalist and publisher.

Pol Mara

1920–1998 (age 78)

Schoonselhof

Photographer whose sensitive work revealed the dignity of everyday moments.

Jos Van Eynde

1907–1992 (age 85)

Schoonselhof

Jos Van Eynde was a committed Belgian politician whose career reflected dedication to public service and democratic gove...

Denise Tolkowsky

1918–1991 (age 73)

Schoonselhof

Composer whose refined music offered both modern insight and heartfelt tradition.