Gustave Waffelaert

Belgian theologian, lecturer, administrator, vicar and bishop (1847 - 1931)
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Gustave Waffelaert

Summary

Gustave Waffelaert is a human[1]. Born in Rollegem[2], he… he was born on +1847-08-27T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Bruges[4]. He died on +1931-12-18T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], Catholic priest[7], coadjutor[8], curate[9], and university teacher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Rollegem[2], Gustave Waffelaert…
  • Gustave Waffelaert passed away in Bruges[4].
  • Gustave Waffelaert was born on +1847-08-27T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Gustave Waffelaert died on +1931-12-18T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Gustave Waffelaert is buried at Sint-Salvatorskathedraal[12].
  • Gustave Waffelaert's father was Angelus Waffelaert[13].
  • Gustave Waffelaert's mother was Theresia Vermeulen[14].
  • Gustave Waffelaert held citizenship in Belgium[15].
  • French was Gustave Waffelaert's native language[16].
  • Gustave Waffelaert's professions included theologian[6].
  • Gustave Waffelaert worked as a Catholic priest[7].
  • Gustave Waffelaert's professions included coadjutor[8].
  • Gustave Waffelaert's professions included curate[9].
  • Gustave Waffelaert's professions included university teacher[10].
  • Gustave Waffelaert's professions included canon[17].
  • Gustave Waffelaert held the position of diocesan bishop[18].
  • Gustave Waffelaert held the position of archpriest[19].
  • Among Gustave Waffelaert's employers was Bruges seminary[20].
  • Among Gustave Waffelaert's employers was Sisters of St. Joseph[21].
  • Gustave Waffelaert's education included a stint at Catholic University of Leuven[22].
  • Gustave Waffelaert's education included a stint at Sint-Vincentiuscollege[23].
  • Gustave Waffelaert's education included a stint at Bruges seminary[24].
  • Gustave Waffelaert's education included a stint at Klein Seminarie Roeselare[25].
  • Gustave Waffelaert's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[26].
  • Gustave Waffelaert's image is recorded as Gustaaf Jozef Waffelaert - 22ste bisschop van Brugge - België.jpg[27].

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Origins and Family

Gustave Waffelaert's place of birth was Rollegem[2]. He was born on +1847-08-27T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Angelus Waffelaert[13]. His mother was Theresia Vermeulen[14]. French was his native language[16].

Education

Educated at Catholic University of Leuven[22], a Catholic university[28], in Belgium[29], founded in 1834[30]; Sint-Vincentiuscollege[23], a school[31], in Belgium[32], founded in 1833[33]; Bruges seminary[24], a seminary[34], in Belgium[35]; and Klein Seminarie Roeselare[25], a college[36], in Belgium[37], founded in 1806[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], Catholic priest[7], coadjutor[8], curate[9], university teacher[10], and canon[17]. Employers include Bruges seminary[20], a seminary[39], in Belgium[40] and Sisters of St. Joseph[21], a Catholic religious institute[41], founded in 1650[42]. Positions held include diocesan bishop[18], an ecclesiastical occupation[43] and archpriest[19], an ecclesiastical occupation[44].

Personal Life

Gustave Waffelaert's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[26].

Death and Burial

Gustave Waffelaert died on +1931-12-18T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Bruges[4]. Burial took place at Sint-Salvatorskathedraal[12].

Why It Matters

Gustave Waffelaert ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Gustave Waffelaert born?

Born in Rollegem[2], Gustave Waffelaert…

Where did Gustave Waffelaert die?

Gustave Waffelaert died in Bruges[4].

Who were Gustave Waffelaert's parents?

Gustave Waffelaert's father was Angelus Waffelaert[13]. Gustave Waffelaert's mother was Theresia Vermeulen[14].

What did Gustave Waffelaert do for work?

Gustave Waffelaert worked as theologian[6], Catholic priest[7], coadjutor[8], curate[9], and university teacher[10].

Where did Gustave Waffelaert go to school?

Gustave Waffelaert was educated at Catholic University of Leuven[22], Sint-Vincentiuscollege[23], Bruges seminary[24], and Klein Seminarie Roeselare[25].

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  25. [5] . ODIS. wikidata.org.

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  1. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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