Portal:Belgium/Anniversaries/December/December 9


 * 1425: foundation of the Catholic University of Leuven, the oldest still active Catholic University
 * 1641: death of Anthony van Dyck, baroque painter
 * 1991: birth of Prince Joachim of Belgium, Archduke of Austria-Este, son of Lorenz, Archduke of Austria-Este and Princess Astrid of Belgium