Louis Scutenaire

Belgian poet (1905-1987)
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Summary

Louis Scutenaire was born on June 29, 1905[1], in Ollignies[2]. He died on August 15, 1987[3], in Schaerbeek[4]. He worked as a poet[5], writer[6], and jurist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (204 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Brussels Cemetery[9]
  • Country of citizenship: Belgium[10]
  • Sex or gender: male[11]
  • Movement: Belgian surrealism[12], surrealism[13]
  • Commons category: Louis Scutenaire[14]
  • Archives at: Archives et Musée de la Littérature[15]
  • Residence: Brussels[16]
  • Given name: Louis[17], Jean[18]
  • Work location: Schaerbeek[19]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: French[20]
  • Has works in the collection: Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium[21]
  • Writing language: French[22]
  • Significant place: La Fleur en Papier Doré - Het Goudblommeke in Papier[23]
  • Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[24]

Why It Matters

Louis Scutenaire has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

FAQs

Where was Louis Scutenaire born?

Louis Scutenaire's place of birth was Ollignies[2].

Where did Louis Scutenaire die?

Louis Scutenaire passed away in Schaerbeek[4].

What did Louis Scutenaire do for work?

Louis Scutenaire worked as a poet[5], writer[6], and jurist[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Babelio. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [5] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . archiefbank.be. archiefbank.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . fine-arts-museum.be. Retrieved . fine-arts-museum.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [26] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · OKA bot bot · 2026-10-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → poet, writer, jurist
    Given name → Louis, Jean
    Writing language → French
    Movement → Belgian surrealism, surrealism
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