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Pauline Loveling

1832–1909 (age 77)

Campo Santo

Pauline Loveling was a notable Belgian author whose literary works enriched nineteenth-century Flemish culture.

Charles Dupret

1812–1902 (age 90)

Charleroi North Cemetery

Charles Dupret was a compassionate physician whose steady presence comforted countless patients and inspired generations...

Clément Lyon

1841–1904 (age 63)

Charleroi North Cemetery

Clément Lyon was a dedicated historian whose work preserved and illuminated Belgian regional history.

Eugène Plasky

1851–1905 (age 54)

Machelen

Eugène Plasky was a gifted painter whose love of nature and mentorship enriched the artistic spirit of Machelen.

Georges Nagelmackers

1845–1905 (age 60)

Diguette cemetery

Georges Nagelmackers was an influential Belgian businessperson whose entrepreneurial ventures shaped nineteenth-century ...

Julien Dillens

1849–1904 (age 55)

Saint-Gilles Cemetery

Julien Dillens was a sculptor whose graceful monuments articulated the ambition and dignity of Belgium.

Jef Lambeaux

1852–1908 (age 56)

Saint-Gilles Cemetery

Jef Lambeaux was a celebrated Belgian sculptor whose artistic creations enriched the nation's cultural legacy.

Karel Verbist

1883–1909 (age 26)

Wijnegem Communal Cemetery

Karel Verbist was a brave sport cyclist whose daring spirit helped energize the early days of competitive racing.

Edmond de Selys Longchamps

1813–1900 (age 87)

Waremme

Baron Michel Edmond de Selys Longchamps (25 May 1813 – 11 December 1900) was a Belgian Liberal Party politician and sc...

Henri Lejeune-Vincent

1828–1907 (age 79)

cimetière de Dison

Henri Lejeune-Vincent was a principled politician who worked tirelessly for the prosperity and cohesion of his community...

Martin Lejeune

1859–1902 (age 43)

cimetière de Dison

Martin Lejeune was a Belgian writer whose literary works contributed to nineteenth-century Belgian culture.

Émile de Mot

1835–1909 (age 74)

Brussels Cemetery - Section 16

Émile de Mot was a respected Brussels lawyer whose principled service left a lasting impression on the city’s legal c...

Léopold Bourlon de Rouvre

1820–1905 (age 85)

cimetière d'Hornu

Léopold Bourlon de Rouvre was a dedicated Belgian official whose public service advanced national governance.

Bert Leën

1858–1909 (age 51)

Brussels Cemetery - Section 17

Bert Leën was a conscientious correspondent whose reporting fostered informed perspectives between Brussels and the bro...

François-Auguste Gevaert

1828–1908 (age 80)

Brussels Cemetery - Section 4

François-Auguste Gevaert was an influential Belgian writer whose intellectual contributions shaped cultural discourse.

Paul Jean Clays

1817–1900 (age 83)

Brussels Cemetery - Section 14

Paul Jean Clays (27 November 1819 – 10 February 1900) was a Belgian artist known for his marine paintings.

Edouard Kufferath

1853–1909 (age 56)

grave of the Kufferath family

Edouard Kufferath was a respected Belgian professor whose academic contributions advanced higher education.

Louis De Waele

1843–1900 (age 57)

Brussels Cemetery - Section 7

General contractor Louis De Waele helped shape Brussels’ development through his careful stewardship of building proje...

George Upton Robins

1878–1915 (age 37)

Ypres

George Upton Robins was a merchant whose commercial ventures contributed to early twentieth-century Belgian trade.

Edmund Antrobus

1886–1914 (age 28)

Ypres

Military officer Edmund Antrobus was remembered for his steady leadership and service during a pivotal time in Europe.

Vahram Kevorkian

1887–1911 (age 24)

Antwerp

Association football player for Antwerp in the early 20th century.

Jan Baptist Cardijn

1893–1914 (age 21)

Lier

Jan Baptist Cardijn was a compassionate military figure committed to the wellbeing of those he led during difficult time...

Jules Van Dievoet

1844–1917 (age 73)

Brussels Cemetery

Lawyer practicing in Brussels during the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Charles Buls

1837–1914 (age 77)

Brussels Cemetery

Architect Charles Buls fostered the preservation and mindful modernization of Brussels through his visionary leadership.

Jacques de Lalaing

1858–1917 (age 59)

Brussels Cemetery

Photographer who documented Brussels in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Charles Janssen

1851–1918 (age 67)

Brussels Cemetery

Lawyer Charles Janssen was respected for his judicious counsel and reliable service to the Brussels community.

Joseph Naert

1838–1910 (age 72)

Brussels Cemetery

Architect who designed buildings in Brussels during the 19th century.

Walther Schwering

1885–1915 (age 30)

Vladslo German war cemetery

Classical philologist Walther Schwering inspired others through his thoughtful scholarship on ancient languages and cult...

Hans Parschau

1888–1917 (age 29)

Vladslo German war cemetery

German fighter pilot who served during World War I.

Desiré Vandendorpe

1856–1910 (age 54)

Brussels Cemetery

Politician Desiré Vandendorpe was admired for his sincere dedication to public service and principled leadership.

Paulette Verdoot

1882–1916 (age 34)

Brussels Cemetery

Ballet dancer who performed in Brussels during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

François Le Roy

1885–1914 (age 29)

Herstal

François Le Roy of Herstal, born 1885 and fallen in 1914, is remembered for his quiet courage.

Ronald Campbell MacLachlan

1872–1917 (age 45)

Locre Hospice Cemetery

Military officer who served during World War I.

Richard Chester Chester-Master

1870–1917 (age 47)

Locre Hospice Cemetery

Richard Chester Chester-Master, born 1870, died 1917, is honoured at Locre Hospice Cemetery for his steadfast service.

Walter Adams Nicholson

d. 1917

Locre Hospice Cemetery

Soldier who died during World War I.

Werner Voß

1897–1917 (age 20)

Langemark German war cemetery

Werner Voß, born 1897 and lost in 1917, is commemorated at Langemark German war cemetery for his courageous military se...

Auguste Beernaert

1829–1912 (age 83)

Watermael-Boitsfort

Judge who served in Belgium during the 19th century.

Gabrielle Petit

1893–1916 (age 23)

Schaerbeek Cemetery

Gabrielle Petit, born 1893 and died 1916, is celebrated at Schaerbeek Cemetery as a courageous nurse and patriot.

Theodor Harster

1900–1914 (age 14)

Langemark German war cemetery

German jurist who died during World War I.

Theodor Raspe

1879–1915 (age 36)

Langemark German war cemetery

Theodor Raspe, born 1879 and fallen in 1915, is remembered at Langemark German war cemetery for combining scholarship wi...

Eduard Kulenkamp

1864–1915 (age 51)

Langemark German war cemetery

Eduard Kulenkamp was a German judge whose career was ended by his death during the First World War.

Victor Nonneman

1893–1916 (age 23)

Adinkerke

Victor Nonneman, 1893–1916, honoured at Adinkerke, gave his life in service to his country.

Petrus Basteleus

1881–1916 (age 35)

Adinkerke

Petrus Basteleus was a military personnel who gave his life during the First World War.

Wilhelm Cobobus

d. 1915

Langemark German war cemetery

Wilhelm Cobobus, who died in 1915, is commemorated at Langemark German war cemetery among the soldiers of that year.

Hugh McKenzie

1885–1917 (age 32)

Menin Gate

Hugh McKenzie was a military personnel who died in 1917 and is commemorated at the Menin Gate.

Dennis George Wyldbore Hewitt

1897–1917 (age 20)

Menin Gate

Dennis George Wyldbore Hewitt, born 1897 and died 1917, is remembered at the Menin Gate for his gallantry.

Frederick William Hall

1885–1915 (age 30)

Menin Gate

Frederick William Hall was a military personnel who died in 1915 and is commemorated at the Menin Gate.

Gerard Anderson

1889–1914 (age 25)

Menin Gate

Gerard Anderson, 1889–1914, remains honoured at the Menin Gate for his athletic spirit and service.

Jack Cooper

1889–1917 (age 28)

Menin Gate

Jack Cooper was an Australian rules football player who died in 1917 and is commemorated at the Menin Gate.

Les James

1890–1917 (age 27)

Menin Gate

Les James, 1890–1917, is remembered at the Menin Gate for bringing sporting resilience to his wartime service.