Фернан Кнопф

1858–1921 (age 63)

Biography

Фернан Кнопф (1858-1921) brought the world into focus through his camera, capturing the nuances of Brussels society and the tender moments that defined the Belle Époque near Laeken Cemetery.

His photographs remain treasured for their poetic observation, continuing to speak quietly to admirers who find solace in the fugitive beauty he recorded.

Did you know Фернан Кнопф?

Help us tell their story. Share a memory, upload a gravestone photo, or correct any details.

Also buried at Laeken Cemetery

Georges de Ro
1854–1921 (age 67)
Laeken Cemetery
Georges de Ro was a dedicated public servant whose leadership left a lasting imprint on Brussels politics and rests near...
Maria Malibran
1808–1836 (age 28)
Laeken Cemetery
Maria Malibran was a celebrated Spanish mezzo-soprano whose brief career left a lasting impact on European opera.
Iwan Gilkin
1858–1924 (age 66)
Laeken Cemetery
Iwan Gilkin was a Belgian writer whose literary contributions enriched the nation's cultural heritage.
Tilman-François Suys
1782–1861 (age 79)
Laeken Cemetery
Tilman-François Suys was a visionary architect who shaped Brussels with dignified public works.
Alphonse Balat
1818–1895 (age 77)
Laeken Cemetery
Alphonse Hubert François Balat (French pronunciation: [alfɔ̃s ybɛʁ fʁɑ̃swa bala]; 15 May 1818 – 16 September 1...
Georges Vaxelaire
1873–1942 (age 69)
Laeken Cemetery
Georges Vaxelaire was a Belgian businessperson of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.