About Marcel van Maele
Lived 1931 – 2009 (aged 78). Marcel van Maele was a Belgian poet, author and visual artist.
Marcel van Maele (Bruges, 10 April 1931 – Antwerp, 24 July 2009) was a Belgian playwright and sculptor. He was one of the leading figures of the magazine Labris (founded in 1962), in which an experimental style was prominent. He was a member of the Zestigers . Van Maele was completely blind for the last 20 years of his life. He died on 24 July 2009 at the age of 78 after a long and harsh sickbed.
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Who was Marcel van Maele?
Belgian writer (1931-2009)
When was Marcel van Maele born?
Marcel van Maele was born on 10 April 1931 in Bruges.
When did Marcel van Maele die?
Marcel van Maele died on 24 July 2009 in Antwerp.
What was Marcel van Maele's occupation?
Marcel van Maele was a poet, author and visual artist.
What nationality was Marcel van Maele?
Marcel van Maele was Belgian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Marcel van Maele. https://biography.guide/marcel-van-maele/
MLA: "Marcel van Maele." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/marcel-van-maele/.
Chicago: "Marcel van Maele." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/marcel-van-maele/.
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