Georges Eekhoud: Quick Facts

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Born	May 27, 1854 • Antwerp • Belgium
Died	May 29, 1927 (aged 73) • Schaerbeek • Belgium
Founder	Émile Verhaeren
Notable Works	“Escal-Vigor: A Strange Love” • “Kermesses” • “Nouvelles Kermesses” • “The New Carthage”
Movement / Style	Young Belgium

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