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Lucien Bottin

1891–1961 (age 70)

Robermont Cemetery

Camille Bourgault

1889–1962 (age 73)

Robermont Cemetery

Camille Bourgault was an architect whose buildings mirrored his dedication to community and beauty.

Joseph Bonvoisin

1896–1960 (age 64)

Robermont Cemetery

Lucien Brouha

1899–1968 (age 69)

Robermont Cemetery

Lucien Brouha was a rower whose steady determination inspired teammates and young sportspeople alike.

Léon Graulich

1887–1966 (age 79)

Robermont Cemetery

Auguste Buisseret

1888–1965 (age 77)

Robermont Cemetery

Auguste Buisseret was a lawyer esteemed for his integrity and his steady commitment to justice.

Bobby Jaspar

1926–1963 (age 37)

Robermont Cemetery

Ernest Burnelle

1908–1968 (age 60)

Robermont Cemetery

Ernest Burnelle was a politician who championed solidarity and opportunity for working families.

Louis Hillier

1868–1960 (age 92)

Robermont Cemetery

Odilon Calay

1873–1960 (age 87)

Robermont Cemetery

Odilon Calay was a teacher who inspired generations through wisdom and gentle encouragement.

Robert Crommelynck

1895–1968 (age 73)

Robermont Cemetery

Michel de Ghelderode

1898–1962 (age 64)

Laeken Cemetery

Michel de Ghelderode was a Belgian dramatist whose fantastical plays gave voice to timeless moral questions.

Henri Koch

1903–1969 (age 66)

Cemetery of Sainte-Walburge

Maurice Pauwaert

1889–1965 (age 76)

Sint-Amandsberg

Maurice Pauwaert devoted his life to Belgian sailing and served as a steady presence in his maritime community.

Rodolphe Hoornaert

1886–1969 (age 83)

Steenbrugge

Alfons Colle

1882–1968 (age 86)

Westerbegraafplaats, Ghent

Alfons Colle was a dedicated Ghent politician who worked to strengthen civic institutions.

Corneille Heymans

1892–1968 (age 76)

Campo Santo

Filip De Pillecyn

1891–1962 (age 71)

Campo Santo

Filip De Pillecyn was a novelist and literary voice who explored Flemish identity with care.

Jan Grauls

1887–1960 (age 73)

Campo Santo

Frank Baur

1887–1969 (age 82)

Campo Santo

Frank Baur was a committed municipal and national politician who upheld democratic dialogue.

Alice Buysse

1868–1963 (age 95)

Campo Santo

Alice Buysse was a Belgian writer active during the early 20th century.

Staf Bruggen

1893–1964 (age 71)

Campo Santo

Staf Bruggen inspired audiences with his thoughtful stage presence and dedication to the craft.

Gérard-Octave Pinkers

1899–1966 (age 67)

Charleroi North Cemetery

Gérard-Octave Pinkers was a Belgian politician from Charleroi.

Raphaël Verwilghen

1885–1963 (age 78)

Tervuren Communal Cemetery

Raphaël Verwilghen shaped Belgian architecture through thoughtful civic design.

René Magritte

1898–1967 (age 69)

tomb of Georgette Berger and René Magritte

René Magritte was a Belgian photographer and influential figure in modern art.

Mother Vandenputte

1891–1967 (age 76)

Heilig Hartkerk

Mother Vandenputte spent her life in quiet service within the Heilig Hartkerk community.

Georges Lemaître

1894–1966 (age 72)

Marcinelle New Communal Cemetery

Georges Lemaître was a Belgian physicist and cosmologist who proposed the Big Bang theory.

Tchombé Moïse

1919–1969 (age 50)

Etterbeek Cemetery

Tchombé Moïse was a passionate Congolese leader whose pursuit of self-determination marked the early independence year...

Albéric Florizoone

1896–1965 (age 69)

Oostduinkerke Communal Cemetery

Albéric Florizoone was a Belgian politician from Oostduinkerke.

Georges Van Hee

1881–1966 (age 85)

Veurne Communal Cemetery

Georges Van Hee dedicated his political life to Flanders and Belgium's post-war reconstruction.

Victor Demanet

1895–1964 (age 69)

Cemetery of Namur

Victor Demanet was a Belgian sculptor based in Namur.

Edmond Meert

1879–1961 (age 82)

Tereken cemetery

Textile manufacturer Edmond Meert led his mills with quiet dignity while nurturing the communities whose craft he elevat...

Dominique Pire

1910–1969 (age 59)

Cimetière de la Sarte

Dominique Pire was a Belgian priest and humanitarian dedicated to serving the poor.

Luc Hommel

1896–1960 (age 64)

cimetière de Dison

Writer Luc Hommel captured everyday humanity with attentive prose that resonated beyond his local literary circles.

Henri-Jacques Proumen

1879–1962 (age 83)

cimetière de Dison

Henri-Jacques Proumen was a Belgian writer from Dison.

Victor Dethier

1893–1963 (age 70)

ancien cimetière de Heusay

Sport cyclist Victor Dethier raced with steadfast determination and inspired the next generation of riders.

Willy Loppens

1889–1963 (age 74)

Brussels Cemetery - Section 17

Willy Loppens was a Belgian military officer.

André Greindl

1899–1963 (age 64)

Brussels Cemetery - Section 13

Soldier André Greindl met his duties with quiet courage and remained a steady presence for comrades well after service.

Guillaume Dhuicque

1914–1963 (age 49)

Brussels Cemetery - Section 17

Guillaume Dhuicque was a Belgian draftsperson.

Paul-Henri Spaak

1899–1972 (age 73)

Braine-l'Alleud

Politician Paul-Henri Spaak championed cooperation in Belgian and European affairs, fostering unity through steadfast di...

Oskar Halecki

1891–1973 (age 82)

Langemark German war cemetery

Polish diplomat and historian who served his nation across decades of international relations.

Karel De Bondt

1888–1973 (age 85)

Afsnee

Architect Karel De Bondt crafted spaces that balanced heritage and modernity with a thoughtful, human-centered touch.

Lodewijk de Vocht

1887–1977 (age 90)

Schilde

Belgian composer who enriched European cultural heritage through his musical compositions.

Serge Reding

1941–1975 (age 34)

Herbeumont

Weightlifter Serge Reding exemplified discipline and inspired others with feats of strength achieved through perseveranc...

Marcel Broodthaers

1924–1976 (age 52)

Ixelles Cemetery

Belgian photographer and visual artist whose innovative work shaped twentieth-century artistic practice.

René Cliquet

1899–1977 (age 78)

Ixelles Cemetery

Sculptor René Cliquet crafted reflective public art while nurturing the artistic community around him.

Pierre van Zuylen

1881–1977 (age 96)

Ben-Ahin

Belgian diplomat who dedicated his career to international service and diplomatic representation.

Marthe Dupont

1892–1979 (age 87)

Robermont Cemetery

Tennis player Marthe Dupont championed the sport with grace and became a role model for future women athletes.

Albert Severyns

1900–1970 (age 70)

Robermont Cemetery

Belgian university teacher whose academic career advanced higher education and scholarly knowledge.

Paul Deuse

1921–1971 (age 50)

Robermont Cemetery

Botanical collector Paul Deuse enriched scientific knowledge through careful fieldwork and a generous passion for plant ...