About Karel Verleye
Lived 1920 – 2002 (aged 81). Karel Verleye was a Belgian philosopher.
Father Karel Verleye, OFMCap, (17 April 1920 – 27 February 2002) co-founded the College of Europe in Bruges in 1949 with his good friend Hendrik Brugmans.
He was a Capuchin friar for 64 years. In 1945 he became philosophy lector at the Bruges seminary. He founded the Ryckevelde Foundation in 1956.
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Who was Karel Verleye?
Capuchin friar, co-founder College of Europe (1920-2002)
When was Karel Verleye born?
Karel Verleye was born on 17 April 1920 in Mechelen.
When did Karel Verleye die?
Karel Verleye died on 27 February 2002 in Damme.
What was Karel Verleye's occupation?
Karel Verleye was a philosopher.
What nationality was Karel Verleye?
Karel Verleye was Belgian.
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