Maurice Gilliams

Belgian writer (1900–1982)
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Summary

Maurice Gilliams was born on July 20, 1900[1], in Antwerp[2]. He died on October 18, 1982[3], in Antwerp[4]. He worked as a writer[5], poet[6], librarian[7], draftsperson[8], and graphic artist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Belgium[11]
  • Native language: Dutch[12]
  • Field of work: literature[13], poetry[14], library science[15]
  • Notable work: Eliasz albo walka ze słowikami[16]
  • Award received: Constantijn Huygens Prize[17], Dutch Literature Prize[18]
  • Member of: Koninklijke Academie voor Nederlandse Taal- en Letterkunde[19]
  • Sex or gender: male[20]
  • Noble title: baron[21]
  • Part of: Canon of Dutch Literature[22]
  • Commons category: Maurice Gilliams[23]
  • Archives at: Letterenhuis[24], Hendrik Conscience Heritage Library[25]
  • Family name: Gilliams[26]
  • Given name: Maurice[27]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Dutch[28]
  • Commons Creator page: Maurice Gilliams[29]
  • On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject Canon of Dutch literature[30]
  • Copyright representative: reproduction right represented by CISAC-member[31]
  • Has works in the collection: Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp[32]
  • Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[33]

Why It Matters

Maurice Gilliams has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Maurice Gilliams born?

Maurice Gilliams was born in Antwerp[2].

Where did Maurice Gilliams die?

Maurice Gilliams died in Antwerp[4].

What did Maurice Gilliams do for work?

Maurice Gilliams worked as a writer[5], poet[6], librarian[7], draftsperson[8], and graphic artist[9].

What awards did Maurice Gilliams receive?

Honors received include Constantijn Huygens Prize[17] and Dutch Literature Prize[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . Dutch Heights. Retrieved . dutchheights.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . Dutch Heights. Retrieved . dutchheights.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [22] ↑ . Digital Library for Dutch Literature. Retrieved . dbnl.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] ↑ . archiefbank.be. archiefbank.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [25] ↑ . archiefbank.be. archiefbank.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . DACS register. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['arz', 'avk', 'commons', 'de', 'en', 'fr', 'nl', 'pl']
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    Native language → Dutch
    Place of birth → Antwerp
    Part of → Canon of Dutch Literature
    Archives at → Letterenhuis, Hendrik Conscience Heritage Library
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