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Guido Gezelle
Belgian poet, journalist, teacher, monastery director and priest (1830–1899)
Guido Gezelle was born on May 1, 1830 in Bruges, Belgium and died on November 27, 1899, aged 69.
Born
May 1, 1830
Guido Gezelle died aged 69.
Died: November 27, 1899
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Bruges, Belgium
- Professions
- poet, teacher, editing staff, Catholic priest, philologist, political reporter, prorector, curate, translator, writer, professor, folklorist, spiritual director, school teacher, educator, journalist
- Citizenship
- Belgium
More about Guido Gezelle
- Zodiac sign
- Taurus
- Birth name
- Guido Pieter Theodorus Josephus Gezelle
- Pseudonyms
- Loquela, Spoker, Trim, W(est) Vl(aming)
All birth date sources
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- Encyclopædia Britannica Online
- ODIS
- archiefbankbrugge.be
- Proleksis Encyclopedia
- BnF authorities
- SNAC
- Discogs
- GeneaStar
- Brockhaus Enzyklopädie
- International Music Score Library Project
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record
Questions people ask
How old was Guido Gezelle when they died?
Guido Gezelle died aged 69.
When is Guido Gezelle’s birthday?
Guido Gezelle’s recorded birthday is May 1.
Where was Guido Gezelle born?
Guido Gezelle was born in Bruges, Belgium.
What was Guido Gezelle’s name at birth?
Guido Gezelle’s recorded birth name is Guido Pieter Theodorus Josephus Gezelle.
When did Guido Gezelle die?
Guido Gezelle died on November 27, 1899.