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Joseph Bologne

1871–1959 (age 88)

Cemetery of Sainte-Walburge

Joseph Bologne was a Belgian politician whose public service contributed to his community's development.

Léopold Levaux

1892–1956 (age 64)

Cemetery of Sainte-Walburge

Resistance fighter Léopold Levaux is remembered for his steadfast leadership and enduring devotion to freedom.

Adelin Salle

1884–1952 (age 68)

Cemetery of Sainte-Walburge

Adelin Salle was a Belgian sculptor whose artistic contributions enriched the cultural landscape of his era.

Valerie Marie Schwalb

1900–1953 (age 53)

Chapelle Saint-François d'Enghien

Valerie Marie Schwalb is remembered for her quiet dedication to community and the spiritual heart of Enghien.

Rodolphe Bernard

1889–1951 (age 62)

Chanxhe

Rodolphe Bernard was a Belgian politician whose public service advanced his community's interests.

Valentin Vaerwyck

1882–1959 (age 77)

Campo Santo

Architect Valentin Vaerwyck is celebrated for designing spaces that harmonized Belgian heritage with contemporary life.

Marie Dutry-Tibbaut

1871–1953 (age 82)

Campo Santo

Marie Dutry-Tibbaut was a Belgian painter whose artistic contributions enriched her nation's cultural heritage.

René Dupriez

1895–1950 (age 55)

Charleroi North Cemetery

Politician René Dupriez is honored for his commitment to social equity and communal cooperation.

Joseph Tirou

1876–1952 (age 76)

Charleroi North Cemetery

Joseph Tirou was a Belgian politician whose public service contributed to his community's advancement.

Gustave Bernard

1884–1950 (age 66)

Charleroi North Cemetery

Businessperson Gustave Bernard is remembered for principled leadership that fostered opportunity and community strength.

Henry van de Velde

1863–1957 (age 94)

Tervuren Communal Cemetery

Belgian writer and cultural figure of the late 19th and 20th centuries.

Julien Lahaut

1884–1950 (age 66)

Cimetière des Biens Communaux

Politician Julien Lahaut is remembered for his fearless advocacy for workers and democratic ideals.

Pharaon Stoquart

1889–1958 (age 69)

Cimetière de Dampremy

Belgian writer active during the early and mid-20th century.

Lode Cantens

1911–1955 (age 44)

Begraafplaats Silsburg

Writer Lode Cantens is honored for his thoughtful storytelling that captured both personal and collective experience.

Karel Van Havermaet

1884–1954 (age 70)

Tereken cemetery

Belgian architect whose work contributed to early 20th century architectural development.

Vital Celen

1887–1956 (age 69)

Hulshout Cemetery

Writer Vital Celen is commemorated for bringing emotional depth and wisdom to Belgian literature.

Jacques Mouton

1888–1958 (age 70)

cimetière de Beaufays

Belgian sport shooter and competitive athlete of the 20th century.

Jules Hoen

1885–1955 (age 70)

cimetière de Dison

Politician Jules Hoen is remembered for his gentle leadership and commitment to inclusive dialogue.

Adolphe-Marie Hardy

1868–1954 (age 86)

cimetière de Dison

Belgian poet whose work contributed to 19th and 20th century Belgian literature.

Octave Louwers

1878–1959 (age 81)

cimetière de Dison

Magistrate Octave Louwers is honored for his principled service and unwavering respect for justice.

Eugène Dhuicque

1877–1955 (age 78)

Brussels Cemetery - Section 17

Belgian photographer whose work documented early-to-mid 20th century life and culture.

Robert Catteau

1880–1956 (age 76)

Brussels Cemetery - Section 23

Robert Catteau was a devoted public servant whose thoughtful leadership strengthened community life in Brussels.

Arthur Vercruyce

1884–1950 (age 66)

Brussels Cemetery - Section 4

Belgian functionary and public servant of the 20th century.

Emile Goossens

1891–1952 (age 61)

Brussels Cemetery - Section 2

Emile Goossens served as a justice of the peace with a calm and compassionate commitment to fairness.

Guillaume Verheven

1881–1957 (age 76)

Brussels Cemetery - Section 10

Belgian politician active during the early and mid-20th century.

Willem Elsschot

1882–1960 (age 78)

Antwerp

Willem Elsschot was a cherished writer whose concise, observant prose gave voice to the everyday dignity of life.

Albert Puters

1892–1967 (age 75)

Liège

Belgian architect whose work contributed to 20th century architectural development.

Gaston Feremans

1907–1964 (age 57)

Mechelen

Gaston Feremans was a composer whose heartfelt music enriched both sacred and concert life.

Alexandre Kojève

1902–1968 (age 66)

Evere

European political figure and intellectual of the 20th century.

Maurice Pirenne

1872–1968 (age 96)

Verviers

Maurice Pirenne was a painter who portrayed the spirit of Verviers with luminous sensitivity.

Ernest Claes

1885–1968 (age 83)

Averbode Abbey

Ernest Claes was a Belgian writer whose works enriched Flemish literature in the early twentieth century.

Stijn Streuvels

1871–1969 (age 98)

Ingooigem

Stijn Streuvels was a screenwriter who translated the heart of rural Flanders into deeply humane stories.

Jozef-Ernest van Roey

1874–1961 (age 87)

St. Rumbold's Cathedral

Jozef-Ernest van Roey was a Belgian writer whose literary legacy shaped Belgian intellectual discourse.

Joseph Cardijn

1882–1967 (age 85)

Church of Our Lady of Laeken

Joseph Cardijn was a priest whose advocacy for young workers galvanized the Church towards justice.

Louis Jamin

1898–1961 (age 63)

Banneux

Louis Jamin was a supervisor who dedicated his career to service at Banneux.

Jules Bordet

1870–1961 (age 91)

Ixelles Cemetery

Jules Bordet was a statesman whose principled service upheld accountability and progress.

Victor Bourgeois

1897–1962 (age 65)

Ixelles Cemetery

Victor Bourgeois was a Belgian architect whose designs shaped the twentieth-century built environment.

Paul Nougé

1895–1967 (age 72)

Ixelles Cemetery

Paul Nougé was a photographer whose Surrealist vision reimagined the ordinary with striking clarity.

Joseph André

1885–1969 (age 84)

Marcinelle

Joseph André was a Belgian architect whose designs contributed significantly to twentieth-century Belgian architecture.

Arille Carlier

1887–1963 (age 76)

Dampremy

Arille Carlier was a writer whose compassionate stories highlighted the beauty of ordinary life.

Pyotr Apraksin

1876–1962 (age 86)

Ixelles Cemetery

Pyotr Apraksin was a resident of Belgium who lived from 1876 to 1962.

Louise Agostini

1874–1965 (age 91)

Ixelles Cemetery

Louise Agostini was a beloved chocolatier whose artistry sweetened the lives of those in Ixelles and beyond.

Julia Carlsson

1876–1966 (age 90)

Ixelles Cemetery

Julia Carlsson (1876-1966) was a Swedish-born resident who lived in Belgium and was buried at Ixelles Cemetery.

Emile Cornez

1900–1967 (age 67)

Dour

Emile Cornez (1900-1967) was a Belgian from Dour who lived and was buried in his hometown.

Arnold Boulanger

1875–1963 (age 88)

Beyne-Heusay

Arnold Boulanger (1875-1963) was a Belgian from Beyne-Heusay who lived and was buried in his hometown.

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...

Elisabeth of Bavaria, Queen of the Belgians

1876–1965 (age 89)

Royal Crypt

Elisabeth of Bavaria, Queen of the Belgians, was an accomplished photographer and consort of the Belgian throne.

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.