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Adèle Bayer
Adèle Bayer (née Parmentier, born Belgium 4 July 1814 and died in Brooklyn, New York 22 January 1892) was a Philanthropist active in both missionary work to Native Americans and seafarers missions.
Adèle Bayer (née Parmentier, born Belgium 4 July 1814 and died in Brooklyn, New York 22 January 1892) was a Philanthropist active in both missionary work to Native Americans and seafarers missions.
Albert II of Belgium
Albert II is the current reigning King of the Belgians, a constitutional monarch.
Albert II is the current reigning King of the Belgians, a constitutional monarch.
Alexandra Colen
Alexandra Maria Catherine Colen (born on 9 July 1955 in Dublin, Ireland) is a Belgian politician.
Alexandra Maria Catherine Colen (born on 9 July 1955 in Dublin, Ireland) is a Belgian politician.
Andreas Vesalius
Andreas Vesalius (31 December 1514 – 15 October 1564) was a Flemish anatomist, physician, and author of one of the most influential books on human anatomy, De humani corporis fabrica (...
Andreas Vesalius (31 December 1514 – 15 October 1564) was a Flemish anatomist, physician, and author of one of the most influential books on human anatomy, De humani corporis fabrica (...
André-Joseph Léonard
André-Joseph Léonard (born André Léonard, ) is a Belgian prelate, the current archbishop of Mechelen-Brussels and thus Primate of Belgium since his appointment by Pope Benedict XVI on 18 J...
André-Joseph Léonard (born André Léonard, ) is a Belgian prelate, the current archbishop of Mechelen-Brussels and thus Primate of Belgium since his appointment by Pope Benedict XVI on 18 J...
Baudouin I of Belgium
Baudouin I (Boudewijn Albert Karel Leopold Axel Marie Gustaaf van België, Baudouin Albert Charles Léopold Axel Marie Gustave de Belgique (7 September 1930 – 31 July 1993) reigned as King of the...
Baudouin I (Boudewijn Albert Karel Leopold Axel Marie Gustaaf van België, Baudouin Albert Charles Léopold Axel Marie Gustave de Belgique (7 September 1930 – 31 July 1993) reigned as King of the...
Baudouin of Belgium
Baudouin I (Boudewijn Albert Karel Leopold Axel Marie Gustaaf van België (Dutch pronunciation: baʊdəʋɛɪn ɑlbərt kɑrəl leopɔlt ɑksəl mɑri ɣʏstaf vɑn bɛlɣɪe), Baudouin Albert Charles Léopold Axe...
Baudouin I (Boudewijn Albert Karel Leopold Axel Marie Gustaaf van België (Dutch pronunciation: baʊdəʋɛɪn ɑlbərt kɑrəl leopɔlt ɑksəl mɑri ɣʏstaf vɑn bɛlɣɪe), Baudouin Albert Charles Léopold Axe...
Branko Strupar
Branko Strupar (born 9 February 1970) is a former Croatian-Belgian football striker.
Branko Strupar (born 9 February 1970) is a former Croatian-Belgian football striker.
Christina the Astonishing
Christina the Astonishing, also known as Christina Mirabilis, was a Christian holy-woman born in Brustem in 1150.
Christina the Astonishing, also known as Christina Mirabilis, was a Christian holy-woman born in Brustem in 1150.
Daniel Papebroch
Daniel Papebroch (1628–1714) was a Belgian Jesuit hagiographer, one of the Bollandists.
Daniel Papebroch (1628–1714) was a Belgian Jesuit hagiographer, one of the Bollandists.
De Vriendt brothers
The De Vriendt brothers, Juliaen Joseph (1842-19??) and Albrecht François Lieven (1843-1900), were Belgian painters, both born at Ghent, sons of a decorative painter.
The De Vriendt brothers, Juliaen Joseph (1842-19??) and Albrecht François Lieven (1843-1900), were Belgian painters, both born at Ghent, sons of a decorative painter.
Dominique Pire
Dominique Pire (Georges Charles Clement Ghislain Pire) (Dinant, February 10, 1910 – Leuven, January 30, 1969) was a Belgian Dominican friar whose work helping refugees in post-World War II...
Dominique Pire (Georges Charles Clement Ghislain Pire) (Dinant, February 10, 1910 – Leuven, January 30, 1969) was a Belgian Dominican friar whose work helping refugees in post-World War II...
Edgar Tinel
Edgar (Pierre Joseph) Tinel (27 March 185428 October 1912) was a Belgian composer and pianist.
Edgar (Pierre Joseph) Tinel (27 March 185428 October 1912) was a Belgian composer and pianist.
Ernest Van der Hallen
Ernest Van der Hallen was a Flemish writer and Catholic youth leader during the Interbellum.
Ernest Van der Hallen was a Flemish writer and Catholic youth leader during the Interbellum.
Father Damien
Father Damien or Saint Damien of Molokai, SS.CC. (Pater Damiaan or Heilige Damiaan van Molokai; January 3, 1840 – April 15, 1889), born Jozef De Veuster, was a Roman Catholic pri...
Father Damien or Saint Damien of Molokai, SS.CC. (Pater Damiaan or Heilige Damiaan van Molokai; January 3, 1840 – April 15, 1889), born Jozef De Veuster, was a Roman Catholic pri...
Fernand Collin
Fernand Collin (Antwerp, 18 December 1897-11 December 1990), was a Belgian businessman.
Fernand Collin (Antwerp, 18 December 1897-11 December 1990), was a Belgian businessman.
François d'Aguilon
François d'Aguilon (also d'Aguillon or in Latin Franciscus Aguilonius) (4 January 1567, Brussels – 20 March 1617, Tournai), was a Belgian Jesuit mathematician, physicist and architect.
François d'Aguilon (also d'Aguillon or in Latin Franciscus Aguilonius) (4 January 1567, Brussels – 20 March 1617, Tournai), was a Belgian Jesuit mathematician, physicist and architect.
François Houtart
François Houtart (Brussels, 1925) is a Belgian marxist sociologist and Catholic priest.
François Houtart (Brussels, 1925) is a Belgian marxist sociologist and Catholic priest.
Gerolf Annemans
Gerolf Emma Jozef Annemans (born 8 November 1958 in Antwerp) is a Belgian politician.
Gerolf Emma Jozef Annemans (born 8 November 1958 in Antwerp) is a Belgian politician.
Gertrude of Nivelles
Saint Gertrude of Nivelles (626 – March 17, 659) was abbess of the Benedictine monastery of Nivelles, in present-day Belgium.
Saint Gertrude of Nivelles (626 – March 17, 659) was abbess of the Benedictine monastery of Nivelles, in present-day Belgium.
Guido Van Oevelen
Guido Van Oevelen (6 January 1950) was appointed as President of Caritas Catholica Flanders on 24 January 2008, he succeeded Willy Geysen.
Guido Van Oevelen (6 January 1950) was appointed as President of Caritas Catholica Flanders on 24 January 2008, he succeeded Willy Geysen.
Gustave Sap
Gustave Charles Sap (Kortemark, 21 January 1886 - Brussels, 19 March 1940) was a Belgian politician and minister for the Catholic Party.
Gustave Charles Sap (Kortemark, 21 January 1886 - Brussels, 19 March 1940) was a Belgian politician and minister for the Catholic Party.
Herman Van Rompuy
Herman Achille Van Rompuy (; born 31 October 1947) is the first long-term and full-time President of the European Council (until the Treaty of Lisbon, the position had rotated among the prime mi...
Herman Achille Van Rompuy (; born 31 October 1947) is the first long-term and full-time President of the European Council (until the Treaty of Lisbon, the position had rotated among the prime mi...
Hubert Waelrant
Hubert Waelrant (also Waelrand, first name occasionally Hubertus) ( – 19 November 1595) was a Flemish composer, teacher, and music editor of the Renaissance.
Hubert Waelrant (also Waelrand, first name occasionally Hubertus) ( – 19 November 1595) was a Flemish composer, teacher, and music editor of the Renaissance.
Jean Baptiste Julien d'Omalius d'Halloy
Jean Baptiste Julien d'Omalius d'Halloy was a Belgian geologist.
Jean Baptiste Julien d'Omalius d'Halloy was a Belgian geologist.
Jean Denis (politician)
Jean Denis (10 November 1902-?) was a Belgian politician and writer.
Jean Denis (10 November 1902-?) was a Belgian politician and writer.
Jean-Baptist David
Jean-Baptist David (25 January 1801, Lier – 24 March 1866, Leuven) was a canon and professor Dutch and history at the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven.
Jean-Baptist David (25 January 1801, Lier – 24 March 1866, Leuven) was a canon and professor Dutch and history at the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven.
Jean-Charles de la Faille
Jean-Charles de la Faille or Jan-Karel della Faille (Antwerp, 1 March 1597 - Barcelona, 4 November 1652) was a Flemish Jesuit mathematician.
Jean-Charles de la Faille or Jan-Karel della Faille (Antwerp, 1 March 1597 - Barcelona, 4 November 1652) was a Flemish Jesuit mathematician.
John M. Systermans
John M. Systermans (died May 28, 1989) was born Jean-Marie Systermans, but was better known as Father Henry Systermans or Pater Henri Systermans.
John M. Systermans (died May 28, 1989) was born Jean-Marie Systermans, but was better known as Father Henry Systermans or Pater Henri Systermans.
John of Ruysbroeck
The Blessed John of Ruysbroeck (Jan van Ruusbroec, Jan (or Johannes) van Ruysbroeck, ) (1293 or 1294, Ruisbroek – 2 December 1381, Groenendaal) was one of the Flemish mystics.
The Blessed John of Ruysbroeck (Jan van Ruusbroec, Jan (or Johannes) van Ruysbroeck, ) (1293 or 1294, Ruisbroek – 2 December 1381, Groenendaal) was one of the Flemish mystics.
Joseph Maréchal
Joseph Maréchal (1 July 1878 in Charleroi, Belgium - 11 December 1944 in Leuven, Belgium) was a Belgian Jesuit priest, philosopher and psychologist at the Higher Institute of Philosophy of the U...
Joseph Maréchal (1 July 1878 in Charleroi, Belgium - 11 December 1944 in Leuven, Belgium) was a Belgian Jesuit priest, philosopher and psychologist at the Higher Institute of Philosophy of the U...
José Streel
Lucien Alphonse Joseph Streel (commonly known as José Streel) (1911 in Seraing - 1946 in Sint-Gillis) was a Belgian journalist and supporter of Rexism.
Lucien Alphonse Joseph Streel (commonly known as José Streel) (1911 in Seraing - 1946 in Sint-Gillis) was a Belgian journalist and supporter of Rexism.
Lambert Beauduin
Dom Lambert Beauduin (1873–1960) was a Belgian monk who founded the monastery now known as Chevetogne Abbey in 1925.
Dom Lambert Beauduin (1873–1960) was a Belgian monk who founded the monastery now known as Chevetogne Abbey in 1925.
Lawrence Beyerlinck
Lawrence Beyerlinck (April 1578 – June 22, 1627) was a Belgian theologian and ecclesiastical writer who wrote one of the first encyclopedias.
Lawrence Beyerlinck (April 1578 – June 22, 1627) was a Belgian theologian and ecclesiastical writer who wrote one of the first encyclopedias.
Leo Tindemans
Leonard Clemence “Leo” Tindemans, born in Zwijndrecht on 16 April 1922, is a Belgian politician and the 43rd Prime Minister.
Leonard Clemence “Leo” Tindemans, born in Zwijndrecht on 16 April 1922, is a Belgian politician and the 43rd Prime Minister.
Leo-Raymond de Neckere
Leo-Raymond de Neckère C.M. (6 June 1800 – 4 September 1833) was a Belgian-born prelate of the Roman Catholic Church.
Leo-Raymond de Neckère C.M. (6 June 1800 – 4 September 1833) was a Belgian-born prelate of the Roman Catholic Church.
Lodewijk de Koninck
Lodewijk De Koninck (Hoogstraten, 30 October 1838-Retie, 22 March 1924) was a Flemish writer.
Lodewijk De Koninck (Hoogstraten, 30 October 1838-Retie, 22 March 1924) was a Flemish writer.
Léon Degrelle
Léon Joseph Marie Ignace Degrelle (Bouillon, 15 June 1906 – 31 March 1994) was a Walloon Belgian politician, who founded Rexism and later joined the Waffen SS (becoming a leader of its Wal...
Léon Joseph Marie Ignace Degrelle (Bouillon, 15 June 1906 – 31 March 1994) was a Walloon Belgian politician, who founded Rexism and later joined the Waffen SS (becoming a leader of its Wal...
Maria Rosseels
Maria, Baroness Rosseels (Borgerhout, 23 October 1916-Kalmthout, 18 March 2005), also known with her pen name E. M. Vervliet, was a Belgian Catholic writer.
Maria, Baroness Rosseels (Borgerhout, 23 October 1916-Kalmthout, 18 March 2005), also known with her pen name E. M. Vervliet, was a Belgian Catholic writer.
Martinus Dom
Martinus Dom, born Frans Daniël Dom, (Kontich, 24 December 1791-Westmalle, 9 December 1873), was the first abbot of the Trappist Abbey of Westmalle in Belgium and founded the Trappist brewery.
Martinus Dom, born Frans Daniël Dom, (Kontich, 24 December 1791-Westmalle, 9 December 1873), was the first abbot of the Trappist Abbey of Westmalle in Belgium and founded the Trappist brewery.
Mathias Cormann
Mathias Hubert Paul Cormann (, ; born 20 September 1970) is an Australian politician.
Mathias Hubert Paul Cormann (, ; born 20 September 1970) is an Australian politician.
Matthias Storme
Matthias Edward Storme (born Ghent, 1959) is a Belgian lawyer, academic and conservative philosopher.
Matthias Edward Storme (born Ghent, 1959) is a Belgian lawyer, academic and conservative philosopher.
Maurus Dantine
Maurus Dantine (1688–1746) was a Belgian Benedictine of the Congregation of Saint-Maur and chronologist.
Maurus Dantine (1688–1746) was a Belgian Benedictine of the Congregation of Saint-Maur and chronologist.
Maximilien de Furstenberg
Maximilien Louis Hubert Egon Vincent Marie Joseph, Freiherr (Baron) von Fürstenberg-Stammheim also Maximilian Kardinal von Fürstenberg (23 October 1904 - 22 September 1988) was a Cardinal ...
Maximilien Louis Hubert Egon Vincent Marie Joseph, Freiherr (Baron) von Fürstenberg-Stammheim also Maximilian Kardinal von Fürstenberg (23 October 1904 - 22 September 1988) was a Cardinal ...
Noël Devisch
Noël Devisch (Bruges, 6 March 1943) is a Belgian businessman and former President of the Boerenbond (Catholic Belgian Farmers Union) in Leuven.
Noël Devisch (Bruges, 6 March 1943) is a Belgian businessman and former President of the Boerenbond (Catholic Belgian Farmers Union) in Leuven.
Paul Beliën
Paul Belien, born 1959, is a Flemish journalist and founder of the conservative-libertarian blog The Brussels Journal.
Paul Belien, born 1959, is a Flemish journalist and founder of the conservative-libertarian blog The Brussels Journal.
Paul Borghgraef
Paul Borghgraef (born 13 July 1954) is a Belgian businessman.
Paul Borghgraef (born 13 July 1954) is a Belgian businessman.
Paul Janssen
Paul Adriaan Jan, Baron Janssen (born on 12 September 1926 in Turnhout, Belgium - 11 November 2003 in Rome, Italy) was the founder of Janssen Pharmaceutica, a pharmaceutical company with over 20...
Paul Adriaan Jan, Baron Janssen (born on 12 September 1926 in Turnhout, Belgium - 11 November 2003 in Rome, Italy) was the founder of Janssen Pharmaceutica, a pharmaceutical company with over 20...
Peter Scheemakers
Peter Scheemakers (16 January 1691 – 12 September 1781) was a Flemish Roman Catholic sculptor who worked for most of his life in London, Great Britain.
Peter Scheemakers (16 January 1691 – 12 September 1781) was a Flemish Roman Catholic sculptor who worked for most of his life in London, Great Britain.
Pierre Harmel
Pierre Charles José Marie Harmel, from 1991 Count Harmel was a Belgian lawyer, Christian Democratic politician and diplomat.
Pierre Charles José Marie Harmel, from 1991 Count Harmel was a Belgian lawyer, Christian Democratic politician and diplomat.
Prince Philippe, Duke of Brabant
Prince Philippe, Duke of Brabant, Prince of Belgium, is the eldest son and heir apparent of Albert II, King of the Belgians and Queen Paola.
Prince Philippe, Duke of Brabant, Prince of Belgium, is the eldest son and heir apparent of Albert II, King of the Belgians and Queen Paola.
Princess Amélie Louise of Arenberg
Princess and Duchess Amélie Louise of Arenberg, full German name: Amalie Luise, Prinzessin und Herzogin von Arenberg and full French name: Amélie Louise, princesse et duchesse d'Arenberg...
Princess and Duchess Amélie Louise of Arenberg, full German name: Amalie Luise, Prinzessin und Herzogin von Arenberg and full French name: Amélie Louise, princesse et duchesse d'Arenberg...
Princess Elisabeth of Belgium
Princess Élisabeth Thérèse Marie Hélène of Belgium (born 25 October 2001 in Anderlecht) is the eldest daughter of Prince Philippe, Duke of Brabant, the heir apparent to the throne of Belgium, a...
Princess Élisabeth Thérèse Marie Hélène of Belgium (born 25 October 2001 in Anderlecht) is the eldest daughter of Prince Philippe, Duke of Brabant, the heir apparent to the throne of Belgium, a...
Princess Eléonore of Belgium
Princess Eléonore of Belgium (Eléonore Fabiola Victoria Anne Marie; born 16 April 2008) is the second daughter and fourth child of Prince Philippe of Belgium, Duke of Brabant, the heir apparent ...
Princess Eléonore of Belgium (Eléonore Fabiola Victoria Anne Marie; born 16 April 2008) is the second daughter and fourth child of Prince Philippe of Belgium, Duke of Brabant, the heir apparent ...
Princess Mathilde, Duchess of Brabant
Princess Mathilde, Duchess of Brabant, DHS, is the wife of the heir apparent to the Belgian throne, Prince Philippe, Duke of Brabant.
Princess Mathilde, Duchess of Brabant, DHS, is the wife of the heir apparent to the Belgian throne, Prince Philippe, Duke of Brabant.
Queen Fabiola of Belgium
Queen Fabiola of Belgium (née Doña Fabiola de Mora y Aragón; born Madrid, 11 June 1928) is the widow of King Baudouin of Belgium.
Queen Fabiola of Belgium (née Doña Fabiola de Mora y Aragón; born Madrid, 11 June 1928) is the widow of King Baudouin of Belgium.
Rémy Victor Vancottem
Rémy Victor Vancottem (born 25 July 1943) is the bishop of Namur, since his appointment by Pope Benedict XVI on 31 May 2010.
Rémy Victor Vancottem (born 25 July 1943) is the bishop of Namur, since his appointment by Pope Benedict XVI on 31 May 2010.
Servais-Théodore Pinckaers
Servais-Théodore Pinckaers OP (Liège, 1925 – Fribourg, 2008) was a noted moral theologian, Roman Catholic priest, and member of the Dominican Order (Order of Preachers).
Servais-Théodore Pinckaers OP (Liège, 1925 – Fribourg, 2008) was a noted moral theologian, Roman Catholic priest, and member of the Dominican Order (Order of Preachers).
Steven Vanackere
Steven Vanackere, born 4 February 1964 in Wevelgem, Belgium, is a Flemish politician, member of the Christian Democratic and Flemish Party (CD&V).
Steven Vanackere, born 4 February 1964 in Wevelgem, Belgium, is a Flemish politician, member of the Christian Democratic and Flemish Party (CD&V).
The Singing Nun
Jeanine Deckers ( – ), known in English as The Singing Nun, was a Belgian nun, and a member (as Sister Luc Gabriel) of the Dominican Fichermont Convent in Belgium.
Jeanine Deckers ( – ), known in English as The Singing Nun, was a Belgian nun, and a member (as Sister Luc Gabriel) of the Dominican Fichermont Convent in Belgium.
Theophile Meerschaert
Theophile Meerschaert (24 August 1847—21 February 1924) was a Belgian-born prelate of the Roman Catholic Church.
Theophile Meerschaert (24 August 1847—21 February 1924) was a Belgian-born prelate of the Roman Catholic Church.
Théo Lefèvre
Théodore Joseph Albéric Marie Lefèvre was a lawyer at the Ghent court of justice.
Théodore Joseph Albéric Marie Lefèvre was a lawyer at the Ghent court of justice.
Willy Geysen
Willy Geysen is the head of the Centre for Intellectual Property Rights at the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven and was President of Caritas Catholica Flanders from 1996 until 2008, when he was su...
Willy Geysen is the head of the Centre for Intellectual Property Rights at the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven and was President of Caritas Catholica Flanders from 1996 until 2008, when he was su...
Yves Leterme
Yves Camille Désiré Leterme is a Flemish Belgian politician, a leader of the Christian Democratic and Flemish party, and the 48th Prime Minister of Belgium.
Yves Camille Désiré Leterme is a Flemish Belgian politician, a leader of the Christian Democratic and Flemish party, and the 48th Prime Minister of Belgium.