Jacques Van Melkebeke
(1904-1983)

Painter, comic strip writer, journalist (1904-1983) – Jacques Van Melkebeke was born in Brussels metropolitan area (Metropolitan area of Brussels, in Belgium) on December 12th, 1904 and died in City of Brussels (Municipality and capital city of Belgium) on June 8th, 1983 at the age of 78. Today Jacques Van Melkebeke would be 119 years old.

Age

how old was Jacques Van Melkebeke when he died?

Jacques Van Melkebeke died in 1983 at the age of 78.

Biographical data

Birthday	December 12th, 1904 (Monday)
Place of Birth	Brussels metropolitan area Metropolitan area of Brussels, in Belgium
Death Date	June 8th, 1983 (Wednesday)
Death place	City of Brussels Municipality and capital city of Belgium
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Sagittarius (The Centaur/Archer) ♐
Chinese Zodiac	Dragon 龍

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Jacques Van Melkebeke

Birthday

When was Jacques Van Melkebeke born?

Jacques Van Melkebeke was born on December 12th, 1904.

Death

When did Jacques Van Melkebeke die?

Jacques Van Melkebeke died on June 8th, 1983 at the age of 78 in City of Brussels (Municipality and capital city of Belgium). Today Jacques Van Melkebeke would be 119 years old.