Paul Fredericq

historian, teacher, professor and rector from Belgium (1850-1920)
Person human Q2659663
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Paul Fredericq

Summary

Paul Fredericq is a human[1]. Born in Ghent[2], he… he was born on August 12, 1850[3]. He passed away in Ghent[4]. He died on March 23, 1920[5]. He worked as a regional historian[6], politician[7], historian[8], playwright[9], and literary historian[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Ghent[2], Paul Fredericq…
  • Paul Fredericq passed away in Ghent[4].
  • Paul Fredericq was born on August 12, 1850[3].
  • Paul Fredericq was born on 1850[12].
  • Paul Fredericq died on March 23, 1920[5].
  • Paul Fredericq died on 1920[13].
  • Paul Fredericq's father was Cesar Fredericq[14].
  • Paul Fredericq held citizenship in Belgium[15].
  • French was Paul Fredericq's native language[16].
  • Paul Fredericq worked as a regional historian[6].
  • Paul Fredericq worked as a politician[7].
  • Paul Fredericq worked as a historian[8].
  • Paul Fredericq worked as a playwright[9].
  • Paul Fredericq worked as a literary historian[10].
  • Paul Fredericq worked as a school teacher[17].
  • Paul Fredericq's field of work was history[18].
  • Paul Fredericq's field of work was Dutch[19].
  • Paul Fredericq's field of work was history of Dutch literature[20].
  • Paul Fredericq's field of work was history of Flemish literature[21].
  • Paul Fredericq's field of work was history of Belgian literature[22].
  • Paul Fredericq's field of work was Dutch literature[23].
  • Paul Fredericq held the position of Rector of Ghent University[24].
  • Paul Fredericq held the position of municipal councillor in Belgium[25].
  • Paul Fredericq held the position of full professor[26].
  • Paul Fredericq was employed by Ghent University[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Ghent[2], Paul Fredericq… Recorded date of birth include August 12, 1850[3] and 1850[12]. His father was Cesar Fredericq[14]. French was his native language[16].

Education

Educated at University of Liège[28], a public university[29], in Belgium[30], founded in 1817[31]; Ghent University[32], a public university[33], in Belgium[34], founded in 1817[35], headquartered in Ghent[36]; and Koninklijk Atheneum Voskenslaan[37], a public school[38], in Belgium[39]. Paul Fredericq earned the academic degree of doctorate[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include regional historian[6], politician[7], historian[8], playwright[9], literary historian[10], and school teacher[17]. Fields of work include history[18]; Dutch[19], a modern natural language[41], in Netherlands[42]; history of Dutch literature[20]; history of Flemish literature[21]; history of Belgian literature[22]; and Dutch literature[23], a sub-set of literature[43]. Employers include Ghent University[27], a public university[44], in Belgium[45], founded in 1817[46], headquartered in Ghent[47] and University of Liège[48], a public university[49], in Belgium[50], founded in 1817[51]. Positions held include Rector of Ghent University[24]; municipal councillor in Belgium[25]; and full professor[26], an academic rank[52]. A notable student of Paul Fredericq was Jacques Pirenne[53].

Personal Life

Paul Fredericq's religion is recorded as liberalism[54].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include March 23, 1920[5] and 1920[13]. Paul Fredericq passed away in Ghent[4].

Why It Matters

Paul Fredericq ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55]

FAQs

Where was Paul Fredericq born?

Born in Ghent[2], Paul Fredericq…

Where did Paul Fredericq die?

Paul Fredericq passed away in Ghent[4].

Who were Paul Fredericq's parents?

Paul Fredericq's father was Cesar Fredericq[14].

What did Paul Fredericq do for work?

Paul Fredericq worked as regional historian[6], politician[7], historian[8], playwright[9], and literary historian[10].

Where did Paul Fredericq go to school?

Paul Fredericq was educated at University of Liège[28], Ghent University[32], and Koninklijk Atheneum Voskenslaan[37].

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  20. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  22. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [17] . Guido Gezelle Archief van de Openbare Bibliotheek Brugge. wikidata.org.
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  27. [40] . Guido Gezelle Archief van de Openbare Bibliotheek Brugge. wikidata.org.
  28. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  30. [5] . GeneaStar. wikidata.org.
  31. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  32. [53] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [52] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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Class ancestry

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

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  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [55] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation regional historian, politician, historian +5
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    Employer Ghent University, University of Liège
    Sex or gender male
    Described by source Nordisk familjebok, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, 1922 Encyclopædia Britannica +1
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