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Jean-Baptist De Coster

1896 – 1968

Belgian priest

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Lived 1896 – 1968 (aged 71–72). Jean-Baptist De Coster was a Belgian catholic priest.

Jean-Baptiste De Coster (1896–1968) was a Belgian Jesuit who was recognised as Righteous Among the Nations for his role in sheltering Jews from Nazi persecution in German-occupied Belgium during World War II.

During the occupation, De Coster was the headmaster of the College of Saint John Berchmans in Brussels. De Coster used the school to hide Jews, particularly children, from Nazi persecution. Some refugees were also hidden by De Coster in a monastery and disguised as novice monks. Among others it is known that De Coster found a place to hide for the Blinder family. De Coster reportedly stated: "If these persecuted people are taken, I would have the consolation to leave with them."

De Coster was recognised as Righteous Among the Nations by Israel in 1975.

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Born
1896
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Died
1968
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Righteous Among the Nations
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Jean-Baptiste De Coster

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Who was Jean-Baptist De Coster?

Belgian priest

When was Jean-Baptist De Coster born?

Jean-Baptist De Coster was born in 1896.

When did Jean-Baptist De Coster die?

Jean-Baptist De Coster died in 1968.

What was Jean-Baptist De Coster's occupation?

Jean-Baptist De Coster was a catholic priest.

What nationality was Jean-Baptist De Coster?

Jean-Baptist De Coster was Belgian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jean-Baptist De Coster

· Wikidata: Q15041050

· DBpedia: Jean-Baptiste De Coster (Jesuit)

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