Georges Eekhoud
Belgian writer (1854–1927)
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Summary
Georges Eekhoud was born on May 27, 1854[1], in Antwerp[2]. He died on May 29, 1927[3], in Schaerbeek[4]. He worked as a writer[5], novelist[6], poet[7], and art critic[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (209 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1854[10]
- Date of death: 1927[11]
- Country of citizenship: Belgium[12]
- Native language: French[13]
- Field of work: Belgian literature[14]
- Notable work: Escal Vigor[15]
- Member of: Academie Royale de Langue et de littérature Françaises[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Sexual orientation: male homosexuality[18]
- Commons category: Georges Eekhoud[19]
- Archives at: Letterenhuis[20], Hendrik Conscience Heritage Library[21]
- Family name: Eekhoud[22]
- Given name: Georges[23]
- Topic's main category: Category:Georges Eekhoud[24]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26], Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary[27], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[28], Library of the World's Best Literature[29], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[30], Literair Gent[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[32]
- Commons Creator page: Georges Eekhoud[33]
- Name in native language: Georges Eekhoud[34]
- Maintained by WikiProject: Wikiproject Literair Gent[35]
- Has works in the collection: Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp[36], Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam[37]
- Writing language: French[38]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[39]
Why It Matters
Georges Eekhoud has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
FAQs
Where was Georges Eekhoud born?
Georges Eekhoud was born in Antwerp[2].
Where did Georges Eekhoud die?
Georges Eekhoud died in Schaerbeek[4].
What did Georges Eekhoud do for work?
Georges Eekhoud worked as a writer[5], novelist[6], poet[7], and art critic[8].