Willem Frans Van Kerckhoven

Belgian soldier, explorer and colonial administrator
Person human Q80091734
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Summary

Willem Frans Van Kerckhoven is a human[1]. He was born in Mechelen[2]. He was born on January 28, 1853[3]. He died on August 10, 1892[4]. He worked as an explorer[5] and military officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Willem Frans Van Kerckhoven's place of birth was Mechelen[2].
  • Willem Frans Van Kerckhoven was born on January 28, 1853[3].
  • Willem Frans Van Kerckhoven died on August 10, 1892[4].
  • Willem Frans Van Kerckhoven held citizenship in Belgium[8].
  • Willem Frans Van Kerckhoven worked as an explorer[5].
  • Willem Frans Van Kerckhoven worked as a military officer[6].
  • Willem Frans Van Kerckhoven received the Knight of the Order of Leopold[9].
  • Willem Frans Van Kerckhoven is recorded as male[10].
  • Willem Frans Van Kerckhoven's instance of is recorded as human[11].
  • Willem Frans Van Kerckhoven's Commons category is recorded as Willem Frans Van Kerckhoven[12].
  • Willem Frans Van Kerckhoven's military, police or special rank is recorded as commander-captain[13].
  • Willem Frans Van Kerckhoven was part of the conflict Congo–Arab War[14].
  • Willem Frans Van Kerckhoven's given name is recorded as Willem[15].
  • Willem Frans Van Kerckhoven's given name is recorded as Guillaume[16].
  • Willem Frans Van Kerckhoven's allegiance is recorded as Belgium[17].
  • Willem Frans Van Kerckhoven's allegiance is recorded as Congo Free State[18].
  • Willem Frans Van Kerckhoven's P14611 is recorded as 158856[19].

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Origins and Family

Willem Frans Van Kerckhoven's place of birth was Mechelen[2]. He was born on January 28, 1853[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[5] and military officer[6].

Recognition

Willem Frans Van Kerckhoven received the Knight of the Order of Leopold[9].

Death and Burial

Willem Frans Van Kerckhoven died on August 10, 1892[4].

Why It Matters

Willem Frans Van Kerckhoven ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[7] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[20]

FAQs

Where was Willem Frans Van Kerckhoven born?

Willem Frans Van Kerckhoven was born in Mechelen[2].

What did Willem Frans Van Kerckhoven do for work?

Willem Frans Van Kerckhoven worked as explorer[5] and military officer[6].

What awards did Willem Frans Van Kerckhoven receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of Leopold[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [20] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['commons', 'de', 'en', 'fr', 'ha', 'nl']
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  2. 13w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-07-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → —
    Instance of → human
    Participated in conflict → Congo–Arab War
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    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ P14611: 158856, [[:toollabs:quickstatements/#/batch/260429|batch #260429]]"
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