Paul Van Hoeydonck

Belgian printmaker and painter (1925–2025)
Person human Q553403
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Paul Van Hoeydonck

Summary

Paul Van Hoeydonck is a human[1]. He was born in Antwerp[2]. He was born on January 1, 1925[3]. He passed away in Wijnegem[4]. He died on May 3, 2025[5]. He worked as a painter[6], sculptor[7], visual artist[8], draftsperson[9], and collagist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (57 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Antwerp[2], Paul Van Hoeydonck…
  • Paul Van Hoeydonck died in Wijnegem[4].
  • Paul Van Hoeydonck was born on January 1, 1925[3].
  • Paul Van Hoeydonck was born on October 8, 1925[12].
  • Paul Van Hoeydonck died on May 3, 2025[5].
  • Paul Van Hoeydonck held citizenship in Belgium[13].
  • Paul Van Hoeydonck worked as a painter[6].
  • Paul Van Hoeydonck's professions included sculptor[7].
  • Paul Van Hoeydonck worked as a visual artist[8].
  • Paul Van Hoeydonck worked as a draftsperson[9].
  • Paul Van Hoeydonck's professions included collagist[10].
  • Paul Van Hoeydonck worked as a graphic artist[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Paul Van Hoeydonck is Fallen Astronaut[15].
  • Paul Van Hoeydonck received the Honorary doctor of the University of Liège[16].
  • Paul Van Hoeydonck received the Knight of the Order of Leopold[17].
  • Paul Van Hoeydonck received the Officer of the Order of the Crown[18].
  • Paul Van Hoeydonck received the honorary doctor of the University of Antwerp[19].
  • Paul Van Hoeydonck was a member of Zero[20].
  • Paul Van Hoeydonck is recorded as male[21].
  • Paul Van Hoeydonck's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Paul Van Hoeydonck's Commons category is recorded as Paul Van Hoeydonck[23].
  • Paul Van Hoeydonck's family name is recorded as Van Hoeydonck[24].
  • Paul Van Hoeydonck's given name is recorded as Paul[25].
  • Paul Van Hoeydonck's official website is recorded as https://paulvanhoeydonck.com/[26].
  • Paul Van Hoeydonck's participant in is recorded as Documenta III[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Paul Van Hoeydonck was born in Antwerp[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1925[3] and October 8, 1925[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], sculptor[7], visual artist[8], draftsperson[9], collagist[10], and graphic artist[14].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Paul Van Hoeydonck is Fallen Astronaut[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Honorary doctor of the University of Liège[16], an award[28], in Belgium[29]; Knight of the Order of Leopold[17], a grade of an order[30], in Belgium[31]; Officer of the Order of the Crown[18], a grade of an order[32], in Belgium[33]; and honorary doctor of the University of Antwerp[19], an award[34], in Belgium[35].

Death and Burial

Paul Van Hoeydonck died on May 3, 2025[5]. He passed away in Wijnegem[4].

Why It Matters

Paul Van Hoeydonck ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (57 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Paul Van Hoeydonck born?

Paul Van Hoeydonck's place of birth was Antwerp[2].

Where did Paul Van Hoeydonck die?

Paul Van Hoeydonck passed away in Wijnegem[4].

What did Paul Van Hoeydonck do for work?

Paul Van Hoeydonck worked as painter[6], sculptor[7], visual artist[8], draftsperson[9], and collagist[10].

What awards did Paul Van Hoeydonck receive?

Honors received include Honorary doctor of the University of Liège[16], Knight of the Order of Leopold[17], Officer of the Order of the Crown[18], and honorary doctor of the University of Antwerp[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . muzee.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . muzee.be. Retrieved . muzee.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . uliege.be. uliege.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . gva.be. Retrieved . gva.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . gva.be. Retrieved . gva.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . uantwerpen.be. Retrieved . uantwerpen.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [23] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [12] . Van Hoeydonck, Paul. Retrieved . muzee.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . vrtnws.be. Retrieved . vrtnws.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [15] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . documenta.de. Retrieved . documenta.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Given name Paul
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