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Also Known As	Georges-Raymond-Constantin Rodenbach
Born	July 16, 1855 • Tournai • Belgium
Died	December 25, 1898 (aged 43) • Paris • France
Notable Works	“Bruges-La-Morte” • “Le Foyer et les champs”
Movement / Style	Symbolism • Young Belgium

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