About Théophile Bovy
Lived 1863 – 1937 (aged 74). Théophile Bovy was a Belgian composer, writer, poet, journalist and printer.
Théophile Bovy (March 8, 1863 – June 6, 1937) was a Belgian journalist, poet and dramatic author in Wallonia, who wrote the words of the Le Chant des Wallons, the Walloon national anthem.
He was the father of actress Berthe Bovy.
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Who was Théophile Bovy?
Belgian journalist (1863–1937)
When was Théophile Bovy born?
Théophile Bovy was born on 8 March 1863 in Liège.
When did Théophile Bovy die?
Théophile Bovy died on 6 June 1937 in Boulogne-Billancourt, Paris.
What was Théophile Bovy's occupation?
Théophile Bovy was a composer, writer, poet, journalist and printer.
What nationality was Théophile Bovy?
Théophile Bovy was Belgian.
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