Louis Pirenne

Dutch archivist (1924–2014)
Person human Q132156317
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Louis Pirenne

Summary

Louis Pirenne is a human[1]. His place of birth was Tilburg[2]. He was born on July 1, 1924[3]. He died in Q2766547[4]. He died on April 12, 2014[5]. He worked as an archivist[6].

Key Facts

  • Louis Pirenne's place of birth was Tilburg[2].
  • Louis Pirenne died in Q2766547[4].
  • Louis Pirenne was born on July 1, 1924[3].
  • Louis Pirenne died on April 12, 2014[5].
  • Louis Pirenne held citizenship in Kingdom of the Netherlands[7].
  • Louis Pirenne worked as an archivist[6].
  • Louis Pirenne was employed by 's-Hertogenbosch[8].
  • Louis Pirenne's education included a stint at Saint Odulf High School[9].
  • Louis Pirenne's education included a stint at Radboud University[10].
  • Louis Pirenne's education included a stint at University of Fribourg[11].
  • Louis Pirenne's education included a stint at Radboud University[12].
  • Louis Pirenne received the Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau[13].
  • Louis Pirenne received the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre[14].
  • Louis Pirenne received the Zilveren Anjer[15].
  • Louis Pirenne was a member of Koninklijke Vereniging van Archivarissen in Nederland[16].
  • Louis Pirenne is recorded as male[17].
  • Louis Pirenne's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Louis Pirenne's family name is recorded as Pirenne[19].
  • Louis Pirenne's given name is recorded as Louis[20].
  • Louis Pirenne's given name is recorded as Pierre[21].
  • Louis Pirenne's given name is recorded as Léon[22].
  • Louis Pirenne studied under Lodewijk Rogier[23].
  • Louis Pirenne's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Dutch[24].
  • Louis Pirenne's name in native language is recorded as Louis Pierre Léon Pirenne[25].
  • Louis Pirenne's sibling is recorded as Maurice Pirenne[26].

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Origins and Family

Louis Pirenne's place of birth was Tilburg[2]. He was born on July 1, 1924[3].

Education

Educated at Saint Odulf High School[9], a school[27], in Netherlands[28]; Radboud University[10], a university[29], in Netherlands[30], founded in 1923[31]; and University of Fribourg[11], a public university[32], in Switzerland[33], founded in 1889[34]. Louis Pirenne studied under Lodewijk Rogier[23].

Career and Affiliations

Louis Pirenne's professions included archivist[6]. Among his employers was 's-Hertogenbosch[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau[13], a grade of an order[35], in Netherlands[36], founded in 1892[37]; Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre[14], a community[38], in Vatican City[39], founded in 1868[40], headquartered in Palazzo Della Rovere[41]; and Zilveren Anjer[15], an award[42], in Netherlands[43], founded in 1950[44].

Death and Burial

Louis Pirenne died on April 12, 2014[5]. He died in Q2766547[4].

FAQs

Where was Louis Pirenne born?

Born in Tilburg[2], Louis Pirenne…

Where did Louis Pirenne die?

Louis Pirenne died in Q2766547[4].

What did Louis Pirenne do for work?

Louis Pirenne worked as archivist[6].

Where did Louis Pirenne go to school?

Louis Pirenne was educated at Saint Odulf High School[9], Radboud University[10], University of Fribourg[11], and Radboud University[12].

What awards did Louis Pirenne receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau[13], Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre[14], and Zilveren Anjer[15].

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  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  18. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 2d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-06-27 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Employer 's-Hertogenbosch
    Name in native language Louis Pierre Léon Pirenne
    Nacsis-cat author id DA17045863
    Given name Louis, Pierre, Léon
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