Jean-Baptiste Bethune

Belgian architect, designer and politician (1821-1894)
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Jean-Baptiste Bethune

Summary

Jean-Baptiste Bethune is a human[1]. His place of birth was Kortrijk[2]. He was born on April 25, 1821[3]. He died in Marke[4]. He died on June 18, 1894[5]. He worked as an architect[6], politician[7], designer[8], and artisan[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Jean-Baptiste Bethune's place of birth was Kortrijk[2].
  • Jean-Baptiste Bethune passed away in Marke[4].
  • Jean-Baptiste Bethune was born on April 25, 1821[3].
  • Jean-Baptiste Bethune died on June 18, 1894[5].
  • Jean-Baptiste Bethune's father was Félix Bethune[11].
  • Jean-Baptiste Bethune's mother was Julie de Renty[12].
  • Among Jean-Baptiste Bethune's spouses was Emilie van Outryve d'Ydewalle[13].
  • A child of Jean-Baptiste Bethune was Joseph de Bethune[14].
  • A child of Jean-Baptiste Bethune was Louise de Bethune[15].
  • A child of Jean-Baptiste Bethune was Jean-Baptiste de Bethune jr.[16].
  • A child of Jean-Baptiste Bethune was Felix Marie de Bethune[17].
  • A child of Jean-Baptiste Bethune was Emmanuel Marie de Bethune[18].
  • A child of Jean-Baptiste Bethune was François Annibal de Béthune[19].
  • Jean-Baptiste Bethune held citizenship in Belgium[20].
  • French was Jean-Baptiste Bethune's native language[21].
  • Jean-Baptiste Bethune's professions included architect[6].
  • Jean-Baptiste Bethune worked as a politician[7].
  • Jean-Baptiste Bethune's professions included designer[8].
  • Jean-Baptiste Bethune worked as an artisan[9].
  • Jean-Baptiste Bethune held the position of proost van de Confrérie van het Heilig Bloed[22].
  • Jean-Baptiste Bethune held the position of provincial council member[23].
  • Jean-Baptiste Bethune was educated at Catholic University of Leuven[24].
  • A notable student of Jean-Baptiste Bethune was Edmond Jamar[25].
  • A notable student of Jean-Baptiste Bethune was Adriaan Bressers[26].
  • A notable student of Jean-Baptiste Bethune was Gustave Ladon[27].

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Origins and Family

Jean-Baptiste Bethune was born in Kortrijk[2]. He was born on April 25, 1821[3]. His father was Félix Bethune[11]. His mother was Julie de Renty[12]. French was his native language[21].

Education

Jean-Baptiste Bethune was educated at Catholic University of Leuven[24]. He studied under Augustus Pugin[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include architect[6], politician[7], designer[8], and artisan[9]. Positions held include proost van de Confrérie van het Heilig Bloed[22] and provincial council member[23]. Notable students include Edmond Jamar[25], an architect[29], 1853–1929[30], of Belgium[31], specialised in architecture[32]; Adriaan Bressers[26], a decorative painter[33], 1835–1898[34], specialised in history of art[35]; Gustave Ladon[27]; and Eugène Nève[36].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Loppem Castle[37], a château[38], in Belgium[39], founded in 1858[40]; Maredsous Abbey[41], a benedictine abbey[42], in Belgium[43], founded in 1872[44]; Sint-Martinuskerk[45], a church building[46], in Belgium[47]; Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk[48], a church building[49], in Belgium[50], founded in 1241[51]; Saint Roch's Church[52], a church building[53], in Belgium[54]; and Sint-Amandus en Heilig Hartkerk[55], a church building[56], in Belgium[57].

Personal Life

Jean-Baptiste Bethune was married to Emilie van Outryve d'Ydewalle[13]. Children include Joseph de Bethune[14], an examining magistrate[58], 1859–1920[59], of Belgium[60], awarded the Knight of the Order of Leopold II[61]; Louise de Bethune[15], 1850–1922[62], of Belgium[63]; Jean-Baptiste de Bethune jr.[16], a historian[64], 1853–1907[65], of Belgium[66]; Felix Marie de Bethune[17], a Catholic priest[67], 1855–1922[68], of Belgium[69]; Emmanuel Marie de Bethune[18], a politician[70], 1869–1909[71], of Belgium[72]; and François Annibal de Béthune[19], a romanist[73], 1868–1938[74], of Belgium[75].

Death and Burial

Jean-Baptiste Bethune died on June 18, 1894[5]. He died in Marke[4].

Why It Matters

Jean-Baptiste Bethune ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[76] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[77]

FAQs

Where was Jean-Baptiste Bethune born?

Jean-Baptiste Bethune's place of birth was Kortrijk[2].

Where did Jean-Baptiste Bethune die?

Jean-Baptiste Bethune died in Marke[4].

Who were Jean-Baptiste Bethune's parents?

Jean-Baptiste Bethune's father was Félix Bethune[11]. Jean-Baptiste Bethune's mother was Julie de Renty[12].

Who was Jean-Baptiste Bethune married to?

Jean-Baptiste Bethune's spouses include Emilie van Outryve d'Ydewalle[13].

What did Jean-Baptiste Bethune do for work?

Jean-Baptiste Bethune worked as architect[6], politician[7], designer[8], and artisan[9].

Where did Jean-Baptiste Bethune go to school?

Jean-Baptiste Bethune was educated at Catholic University of Leuven[24].

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    Student Edmond Jamar, Adriaan Bressers, Gustave Ladon +1
    Relative Clémence van Severen, Louis de Renty, Julie de Lisle +1
    Noble title baron, Roman count
    Educated at Catholic University of Leuven
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