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John William Harper

1916–1944 (age 28)

Leopoldsburg War Cemetery

Military personnel who died in service during World War II.

Ted Swales

1915–1945 (age 30)

Leopoldsburg War Cemetery

Ted Swales is remembered for combining artistic sensitivity with the bravery of a wartime pilot.

Joseph Aernaut

1861–1940 (age 79)

Old Woluwe-Saint-Lambert Cemetery

Belgian painter whose artistic works contributed to the cultural heritage of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

Gustave De Smet

1877–1943 (age 66)

cimetière de l'église Sainte-Aldegonde de Deurle

Gustave De Smet is remembered for championing Belgian expressionism and nurturing Deurle’s artistic community.

James Ensor

1860–1949 (age 89)

cimetière de l'église Notre-Dame-des-Dunes de Mariakerke

Pioneering author and artist whose innovative works significantly influenced modern Belgian culture and expressionist mo...

Lucie Dejardin

1875–1945 (age 70)

ancien cimetière de Heusay

Lucie Dejardin is remembered for her pioneering advocacy for working-class and women’s rights in Belgian politics.

Emile Robecyn

1886–1940 (age 54)

Ereperk van de luchtmacht

Air force officer who served during the formative years of military aviation.

Auguste Tilkens

1869–1949 (age 80)

Brussels Cemetery - Section 5

Auguste Tilkens is remembered for his long service to Belgium as both a military leader and colonial administrator.

Albert Mesdach de ter Kiele

1861–1942 (age 81)

Brussels Cemetery - Section 13

Belgian lawyer whose professional career contributed to the development of Belgian legal practice.

Léon Greindl

1867–1944 (age 77)

Brussels Cemetery - Section 13

Léon Greindl is remembered for his steady academic leadership and his belief in the power of education.

Ferdinand Wellens

1883–1945 (age 62)

Brussels Cemetery - Section 4

Anti-Nazi resistance fighter whose courage and sacrifice helped oppose fascist oppression during World War II.

Camille Sturbelle

1873–1944 (age 71)

Brussels Cemetery - Section 3

Camille Sturbelle was a Brussels-based sculptor known for creating compassionate representations of everyday life.

Robert Roberts-Jones

1893–1943 (age 50)

Brussels Cemetery - Section 17

Belgian lawyer whose professional practice contributed to the development of twentieth-century legal jurisprudence.

Frans Kufferath

1913–1940 (age 27)

grave of the Kufferath family

Frans Kufferath was an electrical engineer whose calm expertise contributed to Belgium’s early electrical infrastructu...

Robert Lejour

1905–1944 (age 39)

Brussels Cemetery - Section 9

Belgian lawyer whose career exemplified professional dedication during the mid-twentieth century.

Robert Kaeckenbeeck

1901–1945 (age 44)

Brussels Cemetery - Section 16

Robert Kaeckenbeeck was a Belgian military officer remembered for his steady leadership during war.

Adhémar de Royer de Dour de Fraula

1880–1946 (age 66)

Brussels Cemetery - Section 7

Belgian estate owner whose property management and holdings contributed to regional economic and social development.

Mikola Ravienski

1886–1953 (age 67)

Leuven

Mikola Ravienski was a composer who filled Leuven’s musical life with reverent and lyrical work.

Pierre Hombert

1923–1958 (age 35)

Huy

Archaeologist whose scholarly research contributed to the understanding of historical sites and cultural heritage.

Maury Thibaut de Maisières

1900–1953 (age 53)

Braine-l'Alleud

Canon Maury Thibaut de Maisières was a devoted spiritual leader who shepherded the Braine-l'Alleud community.

Constant Permeke

1886–1952 (age 66)

Jabbeke

Constant Permeke was a pioneering Belgian expressionist artist whose bold works captured the soul of Flemish culture.

Julia Frezin

1870–1950 (age 80)

Watermael-Boitsfort

Julia Frezin was a writer whose warm and insightful prose reflected the rhythms of life in Watermael-Boitsfort.

Reinold Haesebrouck

1892–1951 (age 59)

Oostkamp

Reinold Haesebrouck was a Belgian military officer who served his country through decades of historical upheaval.

Andries Cornelis Hendrik Pleijte

1868–1953 (age 85)

Brussels Cemetery

Andries Cornelis Hendrik Pleijte was a civil servant whose integrity supported Belgian public life.

Paul Saintenoy

1862–1952 (age 90)

Ixelles Cemetery

Paul Saintenoy was a Belgian writer whose literary contributions enriched the cultural landscape of his nation.

Henri Denis

1877–1957 (age 80)

Ixelles Cemetery

Henri Denis was a photographer who chronicled Brussels and Ixelles with a compassionate eye.

Mikhail Cherkassky

1867–1953 (age 86)

Ixelles Cemetery

Mikhail Cherkassky was an administrator and governor who served during a pivotal era of European history.

Pavel Borisovich Tcherbatov

1871–1951 (age 80)

Ixelles Cemetery

Pavel Borisovich Tcherbatov was a military professional remembered for steadfast leadership and personal courage.

Lodoïs Tavernier

1892–1957 (age 65)

Wezembeek-Oppem

Lodoïs Tavernier was a Belgian civil engineer whose technical expertise contributed to his nation's infrastructure deve...

Gustave Joassart

1880–1953 (age 73)

Argenteau

Gustave Joassart was a politician dedicated to advancing the welfare of Argenteau and its people.

Elisabeth Wesmael

1863–1953 (age 90)

Nimy

Elisabeth Wesmael was a Belgian illustrator whose artistic vision contributed to the visual culture of her era.

Vital Culot

1880–1951 (age 71)

Saint-Symphorien

Vital Culot faithfully guided Saint-Symphorien as its mayor, nurturing civic pride through times of change.

Léopold De Koninck

1874–1957 (age 83)

Sint-Martens-Lennik

Léopold De Koninck was a Belgian military officer whose service contributed to his nation's defense during a transforma...

Princess Joséphine Caroline of Belgium

1872–1958 (age 86)

Royal Crypt

Princess Joséphine Caroline of Belgium devoted her royal gifts to Christian service as a nun, offering quiet compassion...

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.

Henri Baels

1878–1951 (age 73)

cemetery Paster Pype

Henri Baels was a Belgian lawyer whose legal expertise contributed to the advancement of justice in his nation.

Anne Marie de Visscher

1882–1950 (age 68)

cemetery Paster Pype

Anne Marie de Visscher tended Cemetery Paster Pype with devotion, preserving its quiet dignity for those who visit.

Max-Léo Gérard

1879–1955 (age 76)

Robermont Cemetery

Max-Léo Gérard was a Belgian engineer whose technical expertise contributed to his nation's industrial development.

André Coumans

1893–1958 (age 65)

Robermont Cemetery

André Coumans brought distinction to Belgian equestrian sport through skillful riding and mentorship.

Émile Dupont

1887–1959 (age 72)

Robermont Cemetery

Émile Dupont was a Belgian sport shooter whose competitive career spanned several decades.

Georges Hody

1892–1955 (age 63)

Robermont Cemetery

Georges Hody upheld democratic ideals and civic engagement as a public servant in his era.

Joseph Hamal-Nandrin

1859–1958 (age 99)

Robermont Cemetery

Joseph Hamal-Nandrin was a respected Belgian archaeologist whose scholarly contributions spanned nearly a century.

Charles Delchevalerie

1872–1950 (age 78)

Robermont Cemetery

Charles Delchevalerie enriched Belgian literature with thoughtful works and advocacy for cultural vitality.

Edmond Delsa

1875–1957 (age 82)

Robermont Cemetery

Edmond Delsa was a Belgian painter whose artistic contributions enriched the cultural heritage of his nation.

Félix Bodson

1869–1958 (age 89)

Robermont Cemetery

Félix Bodson was remembered as a devoted steward of his community, offering steady counsel across generations.

Robert Protin

1872–1953 (age 81)

Robermont Cemetery

Robert Protin was a Belgian sport cyclist whose competitive career made notable contributions to cycling history.

Oscar Berchmans

1869–1950 (age 81)

Robermont Cemetery

Oscar Berchmans sculpted enduring memorials that continue to inspire reverence.

Paul Comblen

1869–1955 (age 86)

Robermont Cemetery

Paul Comblen was a Belgian architect whose designs contributed to the development of his region's built environment.

Ghislain Dochen

1863–1956 (age 93)

Avernas-le-Bauduin

Ghislain Dochen championed justice with integrity in the Avernas-le-Bauduin region.