List of people from Ghent

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This is a list of notable people from Ghent, who were either born in Ghent, or spent part of their life there.

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People born in Ghent

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Self-portrait by Emma De Vigne

Before the 19th century

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John of Gaunt
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Daniel Heinsius
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Maurice Maeterlinck

19th century

20th century

Lived in Ghent

Before the 19th century

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Mary of Burgundy
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Jodocus Hondius

19th century

20th century

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