Walter Van Gerven

Belgian lawyer (1935-2015)
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Walter Van Gerven

Summary

Walter Van Gerven is a human[1]. Born in Sint-Niklaas[2], he… he was born on +1935-05-11T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Leuven[4]. He died on +2015-07-08T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a lawyer[6], jurist[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Sint-Niklaas[2], Walter Van Gerven…
  • Walter Van Gerven passed away in Leuven[4].
  • Walter Van Gerven was born on +1935-05-11T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Walter Van Gerven was born on +1935-00-00T00:00:00Z[10].
  • Walter Van Gerven died on +2015-07-08T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Walter Van Gerven died on +2015-00-00T00:00:00Z[11].
  • Walter Van Gerven's father was Willy Van Gerven[12].
  • Walter Van Gerven held citizenship in Belgium[13].
  • Walter Van Gerven worked as a lawyer[6].
  • Walter Van Gerven worked as a jurist[7].
  • Walter Van Gerven's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Among Walter Van Gerven's employers was Ghent University[14].
  • Among Walter Van Gerven's employers was Court of Justice of the European Union[15].
  • Among Walter Van Gerven's employers was Katholieke Universiteit Leuven[16].
  • Walter Van Gerven was employed by University of Chicago[17].
  • Walter Van Gerven was employed by University of Chicago[18].
  • Walter Van Gerven was employed by University of Amsterdam[19].
  • Walter Van Gerven's education included a stint at Stanford University[20].
  • Walter Van Gerven's education included a stint at Catholic University of Leuven[21].
  • Walter Van Gerven received the Grand Officer of the Order of Leopold[22].
  • Walter Van Gerven received the Fernand Collin Prize for Law[23].
  • Walter Van Gerven received the honorary degree[24].
  • Walter Van Gerven received the Baron Emile Van Dievoet Prize[25].
  • Walter Van Gerven received the Honorary doctor of Leiden University[26].
  • Walter Van Gerven received the honorary degree[27].

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Origins and Family

Walter Van Gerven was born in Sint-Niklaas[2]. Recorded date of birth include +1935-05-11T00:00:00Z[3] and +1935-00-00T00:00:00Z[10]. His father was Willy Van Gerven[12].

Education

Educated at Stanford University[20], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1885[30], headquartered in Stanford[31] and Catholic University of Leuven[21], a Catholic university[32], in Belgium[33], founded in 1834[34]. Walter Van Gerven earned the academic degree of Doctor of Laws[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lawyer[6], jurist[7], and university teacher[8]. Employers include Ghent University[14], a public university[36], in Belgium[37], founded in 1817[38], headquartered in Ghent[39]; Court of Justice of the European Union[15], an international court[40], in Luxembourg[41], founded in 1952[42], headquartered in Palais de la Cour de Justice[43]; Katholieke Universiteit Leuven[16], a pontifical university[44], in Belgium[45], founded in 1970[46], headquartered in Leuven[47]; University of Chicago[17], a private university[48], in United States[49], founded in 1890[50], headquartered in Chicago[51]; University of Amsterdam[19], a university[52], in Netherlands[53], founded in 1632[54], headquartered in Amsterdam[55]; and Maastricht University[56], a university[57], in Netherlands[58], founded in 1976[59], headquartered in Maastricht[60]. Walter Van Gerven supervised Jacques Steenbergen as a doctoral student[61].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Officer of the Order of Leopold[22], a grade of an order[62], in Belgium[63]; Fernand Collin Prize for Law[23], an award[64], in Belgium[65]; honorary degree[24], an award[66]; Baron Emile Van Dievoet Prize[25], an award[67]; and Honorary doctor of Leiden University[26], an award[68], in Netherlands[69].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +2015-07-08T00:00:00Z[5] and +2015-00-00T00:00:00Z[11]. Walter Van Gerven died in Leuven[4].

Why It Matters

Walter Van Gerven ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[70]

FAQs

Where was Walter Van Gerven born?

Born in Sint-Niklaas[2], Walter Van Gerven…

Where did Walter Van Gerven die?

Walter Van Gerven passed away in Leuven[4].

Who were Walter Van Gerven's parents?

Walter Van Gerven's father was Willy Van Gerven[12].

What did Walter Van Gerven do for work?

Walter Van Gerven worked as lawyer[6], jurist[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Walter Van Gerven go to school?

Walter Van Gerven was educated at Stanford University[20] and Catholic University of Leuven[21].

What awards did Walter Van Gerven receive?

Honors received include Grand Officer of the Order of Leopold[22], Fernand Collin Prize for Law[23], honorary degree[24], and Baron Emile Van Dievoet Prize[25].

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