Literature · 1855–1916
Emile Verhaeren — Age & Birthday
Born: 21 May 1855 · Died: 27 November 1916 · Age at death: 61
How old was Emile Verhaeren when he died?
Emile Verhaeren died aged 61. He was born on 21 May 1855 and died on 27 November 1916.
Belgian poet and playwright who was a major figure in Symbolism
Did you know?He died in a tragic accident at a railway station when he fell between the platform and a departing train.
Émile Adolphe Gustave Verhaeren (Dutch:; 21 May 1855 – 27 November 1916) was a Belgian poet and art critic who wrote in the French language. He was one of the founders of the school of Symbolism and was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature on six occasions.
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- Age at death
- 61
- Years since death
- 109
- Born
- May 21, 1855 · Sint-Amands, Belgium
- Died
- November 27, 1916
- Cause of death
- Railway accident by collision
- Nationality
- Belgian
- Known for
- Literature
Family
- Spouse
- Marthe Massin
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