Alfred Courtens

Belgian sculptor (1889–1967)
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Summary

Alfred Courtens was born on June 27, 1889[1], in Brussels[2]. He died on December 19, 1967[3], in Saint-Josse-ten-Noode[4]. He worked as a sculptor[5] and visual artist[6].

Key Facts

  • Father: Franz Courtens[7]
  • Country of citizenship: Belgium[8]
  • Educated at: Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts - École supérieure des Arts de la Ville de Bruxelles[9]
  • Notable work: monument of Leopold II in Ostend[10]
  • Award received: Commander of the Order of the Crown[11], Prix Godecharle[12], Grand Officer of the Order of Leopold[13]
  • Sex or gender: male[14]
  • Commons category: Alfred Courtens[15]
  • Family name: Courtens[16]
  • Given name: Alfred[17]
  • Student of: Charles van der Stappen[18], Thomas Vinçotte[19]
  • Commons Creator page: Alfred Courtens[20]
  • Sibling: Antoine Courtens[21], Herman Courtens[22]
  • Copyright representative: reproduction right not represented by CISAC member[23]
  • Has works in the collection: Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp[24], Art Museum of Estonia[25]
  • Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[26]
  • P14750: 8C0C-DD9C-2208-BEF9-4387[27]
  • P14883: 3037[28]

FAQs

Where was Alfred Courtens born?

Alfred Courtens was born in Brussels[2].

Where did Alfred Courtens die?

Alfred Courtens passed away in Saint-Josse-ten-Noode[4].

Who were Alfred Courtens's parents?

Alfred Courtens's father was Franz Courtens[7].

What did Alfred Courtens do for work?

Alfred Courtens worked as a sculptor[5] and visual artist[6].

Where did Alfred Courtens go to school?

Alfred Courtens was educated at Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts - École supérieure des Arts de la Ville de Bruxelles[9].

What awards did Alfred Courtens receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the Crown[11], Prix Godecharle[12], and Grand Officer of the Order of Leopold[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . ODIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . ODIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [8] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . kmska.be. Retrieved . kmska.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [1] ↑ . Biographie Nationale de Belgique. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] ↑ . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] ↑ . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] ↑ . DACS register. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [24] ↑ . kmska.be. Retrieved . kmska.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [26] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. 22d ago · Xavier Numista · 2026-09-28 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['commons', 'fr', 'nl']
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  2. 29d ago · Trivialist · 2026-09-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14750 → 8C0C-DD9C-2208-BEF9-4387
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  3. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at → Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts - École supérieure des Arts de la Ville de Bruxelles
    Commons creator page → Alfred Courtens
    Place of birth → Brussels
    Library of congress authority id → no2012144514
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