Guido Gezelle
(1830-1899)

writer

Died aged 69

Guido Pieter Theodorus Josephus Gezelle (1 May 1830 – 27 November 1899) was an influential writer and poet and a Roman Catholic priest from Belgium. He is famous for the use of the West Flemish dialect.

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Commemorated on 4 plaques

Als ohnderrector van het Engelsch Seminarie verbleef hier Guido Gezelle 1860-1865

English translation: As vice-rector of the English Seminary, Guido Gezelle stayed here 1860-1865 [AWS Translate]

Potterierei 11, Bruges, Belgium where they was

Op 27 Slachtmaand 1899 overleed hier Guido Gezelle ,en 'k hoorde de veugeltjes zoo geerne schufelen" _laast verzuchting_

English translation: Guido Gezelle died here on the 27th Slaughter Month 1899, and I didn't hear the wings shake so much” _last sigh_ [AWS Translate]

Carmersstraat 85, Bruges, Belgium where they was

Hier Werd Guido Gezelle gekerstend en deed hu zun eerste communie

English translation: This is where Guido Gezelle was Christianized and made his first communion [AWS Translate]

Sint-Annakerk, Sint-Annaplein 8, Bruges, Belgium where they was

Als onderpastoor van Sint Walburga verbleef hier Guido Gezelle 1865-1867 hier stichtte hij "Rond Den Heerd"

English translation: As vicar of Saint Walburga, Guido Gezelle stayed here (1865-1867), where he founded “Rond Den Heerd”. [AWS Translate]

Korte Riddersstraat 5, Bruges, Belgium where they was