Albert Ayguesparse
Officially changed his name from Albert-Jean Clerck. Born Brussels.
Person, Literature, Poetry & Song
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The Brabançonne
Lyrics: Louis-Alexandre Dechet (?-1830) and Charles Rogier (1800-1885). Music: François van Campenhout (1779-1848). Historical Background The Belgian national anthem was most likely writte...
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Jacques Brel
Born Brussels. Songwriter/singer of French chanson. Died of lung cancer in Bobigny, in the suburbs of Paris. Is buried on the Island of Hiva Oa in the Marquesas, French Polynesia. Click on exte...
Person, Music, Poetry & Song, Seriously Famous
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Lord Byron
Referenced on five memorials in London.
Person, Exile, Poetry & Song, Seriously Famous, United Kingdom
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Jean-Baptiste Moens
Born: 27/5/1833, 185 years ago
Person, Benefactor, Philately, Politics & Administration
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