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Comité flamand de France

French learned society

The Flemish Committee of France is a French association, constituted as a scholarly and cultural society with publishing responsibilities. It is dedicated to the study, preservation and dissemination of Flemish culture in French Flanders, with particular emphasis on language, literature and history.2 It was founded by Edmond de Coussemaker, Auguste Ricour, Hippolyte Bernaert and Pierre Meneboo and others.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

Apr 10, 1853Founded1

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The Flemish Committee of France is a French association, constituted as a scholarly and cultural society with publishing responsibilities. It is dedicated to the study, preservation and dissemination of Flemish culture in French Flanders, with particular emphasis on language, literature and history.2

The story

Founded by Auguste Ricour, Edmond de Coussemaker, Hippolyte Bernaert, Louis de Backer, Pierre Meneboo and Raymond de Bertrand on Apr 10, 1853, in Dunkirk.1

Leadership

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Timeline

  1. Apr 10, 1853Founded Founded in Dunkirk1

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