Gerard van Caloen
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Summary
Gerard van Caloen was born on March 12, 1853[1], in Loppem[2]. He died on January 16, 1932[3], in Antibes[4]. He worked as a liturgist[5], monk[6], Catholic priest[7], missionary[8], and Catholic bishop[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: Charles van Caloen[11]
- Mother: Savina L.J. van Caloen-de Gourcy[12]
- Country of citizenship: Belgium[13]
- Native language: French[14]
- Occupation: head teacher[15]
- Position held: titular bishop[16], abbot[17]
- Award received: Knight of the Order of Leopold[18]
- Member of: Société archéologique de Bruges[19], Genootschap voor Geschiedenis te Brugge[20]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Commons category: Gérard van Caloen[23]
- Religious order: Benedictines[24]
- Family name: van Caloen[25]
- Given name: Gérard[26], Joseph[27], Gerard[28], Marie[29], Louis[30], Victor[31]
- Work location: Maredsous[32], Olinda[33], Rio de Janeiro[34], Rome[35]
- Relative: Alexandre Marie Ghislain Gillès de Pélichy[36], Marguerite van Caloen de Basseghem[37], Marie-Thérèse van Ockerhout[38], Félix Joseph Xavier de Gourcy-Serainchamps[39], Mathilde Dons de Lovendeghem[40]
- Described by source: The Catholic Encyclopedia[41]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[42]
- Consecrator: Francisco do Rego Maia[43], Thomas-Louis Heylen[44], Victor-Jean-Joseph-Marie van den Branden de Reeth[45]
- Significant person: Guido Gezelle[46]
- Sibling: Ernest Marie Joseph Martin Michel van Caloen[47], Savina van Caloen[48], Albert van Caloen[49], Maria van Caloen[50]
- Maintained by WikiProject: Other letters from Guido Gezelle[51]
- Has written for: Rond den heerd : een leer- en leesblad voor alle lieden[52]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[53]
Why It Matters
Gerard van Caloen is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
FAQs
Where was Gerard van Caloen born?
Gerard van Caloen was born in Loppem[2].
Where did Gerard van Caloen die?
Gerard van Caloen passed away in Antibes[4].
Who were Gerard van Caloen's parents?
Gerard van Caloen's father was Charles van Caloen[11]. Gerard van Caloen's mother was Savina L.J. van Caloen-de Gourcy[12].
What did Gerard van Caloen do for work?
Gerard van Caloen worked as a liturgist[5], monk[6], Catholic priest[7], missionary[8], and Catholic bishop[9].
What awards did Gerard van Caloen receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Order of Leopold[18].