Willem Elsschot
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Willem Elsschot
Summary
Willem Elsschot is a human[1]. He was born in Antwerp[2]. He was born on May 7, 1882[3]. He died in Antwerp[4]. He died on May 31, 1960[5]. He worked as a poet[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (70 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Born in Antwerp[2], Willem Elsschot…
- Willem Elsschot died in Antwerp[4].
- Willem Elsschot was born on May 7, 1882[3].
- Willem Elsschot died on May 31, 1960[5].
- Willem Elsschot is buried at Antwerp[9].
- Burial took place at Schoonselhof[10].
- A child of Willem Elsschot was Ida De Ridder[11].
- Willem Elsschot held citizenship in Belgium[12].
- Dutch was Willem Elsschot's native language[13].
- Willem Elsschot worked as a poet[6].
- Willem Elsschot's professions included writer[7].
- Willem Elsschot received the Constantijn Huygens Prize[14].
- Willem Elsschot is recorded as male[15].
- Willem Elsschot's instance of is recorded as human[16].
- Willem Elsschot is part of Canon of Dutch Literature[17].
- Willem Elsschot's Commons category is recorded as Willem Elsschot[18].
- Willem Elsschot's archives at is recorded as Letterenhuis[19].
- The cause of death was cancer[20].
- Willem Elsschot's given name is recorded as Willem[21].
- Willem Elsschot's relative is recorded as Ida Dequeecker[22].
- Willem Elsschot's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[23].
- Willem Elsschot's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Dutch[24].
- Willem Elsschot's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject Canon of Dutch literature[25].
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[26]
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Country: BE[27]
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Began / founded: 1882-05-07[28]
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Ended / dissolved: 1960-05-31[29]
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MusicBrainz ID: 742f2ed9-69e3-4c58-bb09-400b5c007b60[30]
Body
Origins and Family
Willem Elsschot was born in Antwerp[2]. He was born on May 7, 1882[3]. Dutch was his native language[13].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include poet[6] and writer[7].
Recognition
Willem Elsschot received the Constantijn Huygens Prize[14].
Personal Life
A child of Willem Elsschot was Ida De Ridder[11].
Death and Burial
Willem Elsschot died on May 31, 1960[5]. He died in Antwerp[4]. The cause of death was cancer[20]. Recorded place of burial include Antwerp[9] and Schoonselhof[10].
Why It Matters
Willem Elsschot ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (70 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
FAQs
Where was Willem Elsschot born?
Willem Elsschot was born in Antwerp[2].
Where did Willem Elsschot die?
Willem Elsschot died in Antwerp[4].
What did Willem Elsschot do for work?
Willem Elsschot worked as poet[6] and writer[7].
What awards did Willem Elsschot receive?
Honors received include Constantijn Huygens Prize[14].