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Govaerts
Govaerts/Govaert is a Flemish or Dutch surname. Notable people with the surname include: *Abraham Govaerts (1589–1626), Flemish painter *Benny Govaerts, Belgian Paralympian athlete *Hendrick Govaerts (1669-1720), Flemish painter *Jacqueline Govaert (born 1982), Dutch cyclist, songwriter, pianist * Jean Govaerts (born 1938), Belgian cyclist *Johan Baptist Govaerts (–after 1745), Flemish painter * Karel Govaert (1900–1972), Belgian racing cyclist * Luc Govaerts (born 1959), Belgian cyclist *Rafaël Govaerts Rafaël Herman Anna Govaerts (born 1968) is a Belgian botanist. He is particularly noted for his work on plant taxonomy. He has worked at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew since the 1990s, and is the principal contributor to the World Checklist of ... (born 1968), Belgian botanist * Renée Govaert (born 1962), Belgian rower {{Surname ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abraham Govaerts
Abraham Govaerts (1589 – 9 September 1626) was a Flemish painter who specialized in small cabinet-sized forest landscapes in the manner of Jan Brueghel the Elder and Gillis van Coninxloo. He was a regular collaborator with other artists who were specialists in specific genres. Govaerts would paint the landscape while these specialists painted the figures, animals or still life elements.Hans Vlieghe (1998). Flemish Art and Architecture, 1585–1700'. Pelican History of Art. New Haven: Yale University Press, pp. 180–181. Life He was born in Antwerp where his father was an art dealer. There is no information on his training. In view of the influence on his early oeuvre of Jan Brueghel the Elder, some believe he may have apprenticed in the latter's workshop but there is no evidence for this. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hendrick Govaerts
Hendrick Govaerts or Hendrik Govaerts (baptised 28 February 1669 - 10 February 1720) was a Flemish painter. He is known for his genre scenes of interior scenes, elegant merry companies, theatre scenes, allegories and history paintings. He principally worked in Antwerp except for a period of a few years when he worked in central Europe.Hendrick Govaerts at the Netherlands Institute for Art History Life Hendrick Govaerts was born in Mechelen as the son of Peeter Goovaerts and Maria Wagies. He was baptised on 28 February 1680 in the home of his parents.Ph. Rombouts and Th. van Lerius, De liggeren en an ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Johan Baptist Govaerts
Johan Baptist Govaerts (c. 1701 – after 1745) was a Flemish painter known for his still lifes and genre paintings. After training and working in Antwerp he worked as a court painter in Mainz.Johan Baptist Govaerts at the Netherlands Institute for Art History Life Little is recorded about Govaerts's life. He is believed to have been born around 1701 possibly in Antwerp. He is first recorded at the Guild of Saint Luke of Antwerp as a pupil of Alexander van Bredael in the guild year 1713/1714. His master Alexander van Bredael was a local painter known for his Italianate landscapes and genre art, genre scenes of fairs, cattle markets and villages. Johan Baptist Govaerts was active in Antwerp until 1740. In 1740 the artist left Antwerp to move to Mainz where he was court painter to the Elector of Mainz, A ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rafaël Govaerts
Rafaël Herman Anna Govaerts (born 1968) is a Belgian botanist. He is particularly noted for his work on plant taxonomy. He has worked at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew since the 1990s, and is the principal contributor to the World Checklist of Selected Plant Families The World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (usually abbreviated to WCSP) is an "international collaborative programme that provides the latest peer reviewed and published opinions on the accepted scientific names and synonyms of selected plan .... References External sources 20th-century Belgian botanists Botanists active in Kew Gardens Botanists with author abbreviations Belgian expatriates in the United Kingdom Living people 1968 births Place of birth missing (living people) 21st-century Belgian botanists {{botanist-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luc Govaerts
Luc Govaerts (born 25 January 1959) is a Belgian former professional racing cyclist. He rode in the 1984 Tour de France and won the 10th stage of the 1984 Herald Sun Tour. Major results ;1981 : 1st Madison, National Amateur Track Championships (with Robert Hendrickx) ;1984 : 1st Stage 10 Herald Sun Tour ;1985 : 1st Schaal Sels ;1987 : 1st Overall Circuit Franco–Belge : 1st Omloop van het Waasland Omloop van het Waasland ("Circuit of Waasland") is a bicycle road race held annually in the Belgian region of Waasland. Since 2009, it is organized as a 1.2 event on the UCI Europe Tour. It is also known for being the last professional cyclin ... Classics and Grand Tour results timeline References External links * 1959 births Living people Belgian male cyclists Cyclists from Antwerp Province People from Brecht, Belgium {{Belgium-cycling-bio-1950s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jean Govaerts
Jean Govaerts (born 1 September 1938) is a Belgian former cyclist. He competed in the 1000m time trial at the 1960 Summer Olympics The 1960 Summer Olympics ( it, Giochi Olimpici estivi del 1960), officially known as the Games of the XVII Olympiad ( it, Giochi della XVII Olimpiade) and commonly known as Rome 1960 ( it, Roma 1960), were an international multi-sport event held .... References External links * 1938 births Living people Belgian male cyclists Cyclists at the 1960 Summer Olympics Olympic cyclists for Belgium People from Schoten Cyclists from Antwerp Province {{Belgium-cycling-bio-1930s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Benny Govaerts
Benny Govaerts is a Paralympian athlete from Belgium competing mainly in category T37 middle-distance events. Biography Bbenny has competed in 5 Paralympics and won 4 gold, 1 silver and 2 bronze medals, making him one of the most successful Belgian Paralympians.. in his first games in 1988 he won three gold medals in the C7 class 800m, 1500m and 5000m cross country. He added a further gold medal in 1992 in the 5000m. 1996 games were the first that Benny did not win a gold medal at winning only a bronze medal in the 5000m. Things improved in 2000 when he won a silver in the 5000m and a bronze in the 1500m only for the 2004 Summer Paralympics ) , nations = 136 , athletes = 3,806 , events = 519 in 19 sports , opening = 17 September , closing = 28 September , opened_by = President Costis Stephanopoulos , cauldron = Georgios Toptsis , stadium = Olympic ... to yield no medals. External links profile on paralympic.org Paralympic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flemish People
The Flemish or Flemings ( nl, Vlamingen ) are a Germanic ethnic group native to Flanders, Belgium, who speak Dutch. Flemish people make up the majority of Belgians, at about 60%. "''Flemish''" was historically a geographical term, as all inhabitants of the medieval County of Flanders in modern-day Belgium, France, and the Netherlands were referred to as "Flemings", irrespective of their ethnicity or language. The contemporary region of Flanders comprises a part of this historical county, as well as parts of the medieval duchy of Brabant and the medieval county of Loon, where the modern national identity and culture gradually formed. History The sense of "Flemish" identity increased significantly after the Belgian Revolution. Prior to this, the term "Vlamingen" in the Dutch language was in first place used for the inhabitants of the former County of Flanders. Flemish, however, had been used since the 14th century to refer to the language and dialects of both the peoples of Fl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dutch People
The Dutch (Dutch: ) are an ethnic group and nation native to the Netherlands. They share a common history and culture and speak the Dutch language. Dutch people and their descendants are found in migrant communities worldwide, notably in Aruba, Suriname, Guyana, Curaçao, Argentina, Brazil, Canada,Based on Statistics Canada, Canada 2001 Censusbr>Linkto Canadian statistics. Australia, South Africa, New Zealand and the United States.According tFactfinder.census.gov The Low Countries were situated around the border of France and the Holy Roman Empire, forming a part of their respective peripheries and the various territories of which they consisted had become virtually autonomous by the 13th century. Under the Habsburgs, the Netherlands were organised into a single administrative unit, and in the 16th and 17th centuries the Northern Netherlands gained independence from Spain as the Dutch Republic. The high degree of urbanization characteristic of Dutch society was attained at a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jacqueline Govaert
Jacqueline Govaert (; born 20 April 1982) is a Dutch singer, songwriter, and pianist. She is best known as the leader of Dutch band Krezip. After Krezip disbanded in 2009, Govaert started a solo music career. She released her debut album ''Good Life'' in August 2010. Musical career Krezip Govaert wrote her first songs on the piano at age 12. She graduated from the Dutch Rockacademy in Tilburg. Prior to that, she had started the band Krezip in high school. The band released their first EP in 1999; it was an independent release. In 2000, the band was signed by Warner Music and played at Lowlands and Pinkpop. In the same year their first LP came out, gaining considerable success that continued until they disbanded in 2009. Govaert was the band's main songwriter. She was also the band's pianist until guitarist Annelies Kuijsters was forced to take over this role, having lost her ability to play guitar after a severe injury. Govaert enjoyed giving up her role as pianist, noting ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karel Govaert
Karel Govaert (19 July 1900 – 11 August 1972) was a Belgian racing cyclist. He rode in the 1923 Tour de France The 1923 Tour de France was the 17th edition of the Tour de France, taking place 24 June to 22 July. It consisted of 15 stages over 5386 km, ridden at an average speed of 24.233 km/h. The race was won by Henri Pélissier with a convinci .... References 1900 births 1972 deaths Belgian male cyclists Place of birth missing {{Belgium-cycling-bio-1900s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
