Frans de Potter

Belgian journalist and writer (1834-1904)
Person human Q15461013
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Frans de Potter

Summary

Frans de Potter is a human[1]. He was born in Ghent[2]. He was born on January 4, 1834[3]. He passed away in Ghent[4]. He died on August 15, 1904[5]. He worked as a writer[6], journalist[7], deputy curator[8], editing staff[9], and editor-in-chief[10].

Key Facts

  • Born in Ghent[2], Frans de Potter…
  • Frans de Potter died in Ghent[4].
  • Frans de Potter was born on January 4, 1834[3].
  • Frans de Potter died on August 15, 1904[5].
  • Frans de Potter held citizenship in Belgium[11].
  • Frans de Potter's professions included writer[6].
  • Frans de Potter's professions included journalist[7].
  • Frans de Potter worked as a deputy curator[8].
  • Frans de Potter's professions included editing staff[9].
  • Frans de Potter worked as an editor-in-chief[10].
  • Among Frans de Potter's employers was State Archives in Ghent[12].
  • Frans de Potter was a member of Koninklijke Academie voor Nederlandse Taal- en Letterkunde[13].
  • Frans de Potter was a member of Davidsfonds[14].
  • Frans de Potter was a member of Koninklijke Vlaamse Academie voor Taal- en Letterkunde[15].
  • Frans de Potter is recorded as male[16].
  • Frans de Potter's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Frans de Potter's Commons category is recorded as Frans De Potter[18].
  • Frans de Potter's archives at is recorded as Letterenhuis[19].
  • Frans de Potter's family name is recorded as de Potter[20].
  • Frans de Potter's given name is recorded as Frans[21].
  • Frans de Potter's work location is recorded as Ghent[22].
  • Frans de Potter's partner in business or sport is recorded as Jan Broeckaert[23].
  • Frans de Potter's partner in business or sport is recorded as Theophiel Coopman[24].
  • Frans de Potter's significant person is recorded as Guido Gezelle[25].
  • Frans de Potter's significant person is recorded as Edmond Charles Soenens[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Frans de Potter was born in Ghent[2]. He was born on January 4, 1834[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], journalist[7], deputy curator[8], editing staff[9], and editor-in-chief[10]. Among Frans de Potter's employers was State Archives in Ghent[12].

Death and Burial

Frans de Potter died on August 15, 1904[5]. He died in Ghent[4].

FAQs

Where was Frans de Potter born?

Born in Ghent[2], Frans de Potter…

Where did Frans de Potter die?

Frans de Potter passed away in Ghent[4].

What did Frans de Potter do for work?

Frans de Potter worked as writer[6], journalist[7], deputy curator[8], editing staff[9], and editor-in-chief[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Guido Gezelle Archief van de Openbare Bibliotheek Brugge. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Guido Gezelle Archief van de Openbare Bibliotheek Brugge. wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . britannica.com. britannica.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . literairgent.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . Guido Gezelle Archief van de Openbare Bibliotheek Brugge. wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . Guido Gezelle Archief van de Openbare Bibliotheek Brugge. wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . Guido Gezelle Archief van de Openbare Bibliotheek Brugge. wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . archiefbank.be. archiefbank.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Biografisch Portaal. wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Biografisch Portaal. wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . Guido Gezelle Archief van de Openbare Bibliotheek Brugge. wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . Guido Gezelle Archief van de Openbare Bibliotheek Brugge. wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

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