Alfons De Cock

Belgian school director, writer and folklorist (1850-1921)
Person human Q2100582
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Alfons De Cock

Summary

Alfons De Cock is a human[1]. His place of birth was Herdersem[2]. He was born on January 12, 1850[3]. He died in Antwerp[4]. He died on March 2, 1921[5]. He worked as a writer[6], anthropologist[7], and head teacher[8].

Key Facts

  • Alfons De Cock was born in Herdersem[2].
  • Alfons De Cock died in Antwerp[4].
  • Alfons De Cock was born on January 12, 1850[3].
  • Alfons De Cock died on March 2, 1921[5].
  • Alfons De Cock's father was Petrus Josephus De Cock[9].
  • Alfons De Cock's mother was Marie Clémence Pieters[10].
  • Alfons De Cock held citizenship in Belgium[11].
  • Alfons De Cock's professions included writer[6].
  • Alfons De Cock worked as an anthropologist[7].
  • Alfons De Cock worked as a head teacher[8].
  • Alfons De Cock's field of work was cultural anthropology[12].
  • Alfons De Cock's education included a stint at Normal school of Lier[13].
  • Alfons De Cock received the Knight of the Order of Leopold[14].
  • Alfons De Cock was a member of Koninklijke Academie voor Nederlandse Taal- en Letterkunde[15].
  • Alfons De Cock is recorded as male[16].
  • Alfons De Cock's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Alfons De Cock's Commons category is recorded as Alfons De Cock[18].
  • Alfons De Cock's archives at is recorded as Letterenhuis[19].
  • The cause of death was stroke[20].
  • Alfons De Cock's family name is recorded as De Cock[21].
  • Alfons De Cock's given name is recorded as Alfons[22].
  • Alfons De Cock's work location is recorded as Denderleeuw[23].
  • Alfons De Cock's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[24].
  • Alfons De Cock's described by source is recorded as Lexicon van de jeugdliteratuur[25].
  • Alfons De Cock's different from is recorded as Alfons de Cock[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Alfons De Cock's place of birth was Herdersem[2]. He was born on January 12, 1850[3]. His father was Petrus Josephus De Cock[9]. His mother was Marie Clémence Pieters[10].

Education

Alfons De Cock was educated at Normal school of Lier[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], anthropologist[7], and head teacher[8]. Alfons De Cock's field of work was cultural anthropology[12].

Recognition

Alfons De Cock received the Knight of the Order of Leopold[14].

Death and Burial

Alfons De Cock died on March 2, 1921[5]. He passed away in Antwerp[4]. The cause of death was stroke[20].

FAQs

Where was Alfons De Cock born?

Alfons De Cock's place of birth was Herdersem[2].

Where did Alfons De Cock die?

Alfons De Cock died in Antwerp[4].

Who were Alfons De Cock's parents?

Alfons De Cock's father was Petrus Josephus De Cock[9]. Alfons De Cock's mother was Marie Clémence Pieters[10].

What did Alfons De Cock do for work?

Alfons De Cock worked as writer[6], anthropologist[7], and head teacher[8].

Where did Alfons De Cock go to school?

Alfons De Cock was educated at Normal school of Lier[13].

What awards did Alfons De Cock receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of Leopold[14].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . ODIS. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . ODIS. wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . ODIS. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . ODIS. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . ODIS. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . ODIS. wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  12. [8] . ODIS. wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . archiefbank.be. archiefbank.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Biografisch Portaal. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Biografisch Portaal. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . dbnl.org. Retrieved . dbnl.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 27d ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Dbnl author id cock001
    Mother Marie Clémence Pieters
    Maintained by wikiproject Letters from the members of the KANTL
    Deutsche biographie (gnd) id 1055112960
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