Guy Spitaels

Belgian politician (1931-2012)
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Guy Spitaels

Summary

Guy Spitaels is a human[1]. His place of birth was Ath[2]. He was born on September 3, 1931[3]. He passed away in Uccle[4]. He died on August 21, 2012[5]. He worked as a university teacher[6], politician[7], and sociologist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Ath[2], Guy Spitaels…
  • Guy Spitaels died in Uccle[4].
  • Guy Spitaels was born on September 3, 1931[3].
  • Guy Spitaels died on August 21, 2012[5].
  • Guy Spitaels held citizenship in Belgium[10].
  • French was Guy Spitaels's native language[11].
  • Guy Spitaels's professions included university teacher[6].
  • Guy Spitaels's professions included politician[7].
  • Guy Spitaels worked as a sociologist[8].
  • Guy Spitaels held the position of Minister-President of Wallonia[12].
  • Guy Spitaels held the position of Member of the Parliament of Wallonia[13].
  • Guy Spitaels held the position of Senator of Belgium[14].
  • Guy Spitaels held the position of Minister of Mobility[15].
  • Guy Spitaels held the position of Mayor of Ath[16].
  • Among Guy Spitaels's employers was College of Europe[17].
  • Guy Spitaels was educated at Catholic University of Leuven[18].
  • Guy Spitaels's education included a stint at College of Europe[19].
  • Guy Spitaels received the Commander of the Walloon Merit[20].
  • Guy Spitaels is recorded as male[21].
  • Guy Spitaels's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Guy Spitaels was affiliated with the Socialist Party[23].
  • The cause of death was brain cancer[24].
  • Guy Spitaels's family name is recorded as Spitaels[25].
  • Guy Spitaels's given name is recorded as Guy[26].
  • Guy Spitaels's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[27].

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Origins and Family

Guy Spitaels's place of birth was Ath[2]. He was born on September 3, 1931[3]. French was his native language[11].

Education

Educated at Catholic University of Leuven[18], a Catholic university[28], in Belgium[29], founded in 1834[30] and College of Europe[19], a college[31], in Belgium[32], founded in 1950[33], headquartered in Bruges[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include university teacher[6], politician[7], and sociologist[8]. Guy Spitaels was employed by College of Europe[17]. Positions held include Minister-President of Wallonia[12], a position[35], in Belgium[36], founded in 1981[37]; Member of the Parliament of Wallonia[13]; Senator of Belgium[14]; Minister of Mobility[15], a position[38], in Belgium[39]; and Mayor of Ath[16].

Recognition

Guy Spitaels received the Commander of the Walloon Merit[20].

Personal Life

Guy Spitaels was affiliated with the Socialist Party[23].

Death and Burial

Guy Spitaels died on August 21, 2012[5]. He passed away in Uccle[4]. The cause of death was brain cancer[24].

Why It Matters

Guy Spitaels ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Guy Spitaels born?

Born in Ath[2], Guy Spitaels…

Where did Guy Spitaels die?

Guy Spitaels passed away in Uccle[4].

What did Guy Spitaels do for work?

Guy Spitaels worked as university teacher[6], politician[7], and sociologist[8].

Where did Guy Spitaels go to school?

Guy Spitaels was educated at Catholic University of Leuven[18] and College of Europe[19].

What awards did Guy Spitaels receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Walloon Merit[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [8] . wikidata.org.
  18. [17] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . connaitrelawallonie.wallonie.be. connaitrelawallonie.wallonie.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Dictionnaire des Wallons. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Dictionnaire des Wallons. Retrieved . washingtonexaminer.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation university teacher, politician, sociologist
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32157|batch #32157]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (38)"
  2. 25d ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation university teacher, politician, sociologist
    Employer College of Europe
    Place of death Uccle
    Award received
    + 20 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/29601|batch #29601]]: add P1810 to P12458"
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