Who was Willem Elsschot?
Q: Who was Willem Elsschot?
A: Willem Elsschot was a Belgian writer and poet born on May 7, 1882.
Q: What was his real name?
A: His real name was Alphonsus Josephus de Ridder.
Q: Where was he born?
A: He was born in Antwerp, Belgium.
Q: What inspired him for literature?
A: He was inspired for literature by his teacher Pol de Mont at the Atheneum of Antwerp.
Q: Did he study in a business school?
A: Yes, he studied at the business high school of Antwerp.
Q: What did he do for a living?
A: He ran an advertising agency.
Q: When did he pass away?
A: Willem Elsschot passed away on May 31, 1960.