Karel van de Woestijne
Flemish writer (1878-1929)
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Summary
Karel van de Woestijne was born on March 10, 1878[1], in Ghent[2]. He died on August 24, 1929[3], in Zwijnaarde[4]. He worked as a writer[5], poet[6], journalist[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (98 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Belgium[10]
- Date of birth: January 1, 1878[11]
- Date of death: January 1, 1929[12]
- Place of burial: Campo Santo[13]
- Country of citizenship: Belgium[14]
- Native language: Dutch[15]
- Field of work: Flemish literature[16]
- Employer: Ghent University[17]
- Educated at: Ghent University[18]
- Member of: Koninklijke Academie voor Nederlandse Taal- en Letterkunde[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Movement: Symbolism[21]
- Part of: Canon of Dutch Literature[22]
- Commons category: Karel van de Woestijne[23]
- Archives at: Letterenhuis[24]
- Family name: Van de Woestijne[25]
- Given name: Karel[26], Carolus[27], Petrus[28], Eduardus[29], Maria[30]
- Floruit: January 1, 1917[31]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[32], Literair Gent[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Dutch[34]
- Sibling: Gustave Van de Woestijne[35]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject Canon of Dutch literature[36]
- Maintained by WikiProject: Wikiproject Literair Gent[37]
- Has works in the collection: CODA Museum[38], Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam[39]
Why It Matters
Karel van de Woestijne has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
FAQs
Where was Karel van de Woestijne born?
Karel van de Woestijne was born in Ghent[2].
Where did Karel van de Woestijne die?
Karel van de Woestijne died in Zwijnaarde[4].
What did Karel van de Woestijne do for work?
Karel van de Woestijne worked as a writer[5], poet[6], journalist[7], and university teacher[8].
Where did Karel van de Woestijne go to school?
Karel van de Woestijne was educated at Ghent University[18].