August Vermeylen (12 May 1872, in Brussels – 10 January 1945, in Uccle) was a Belgian writer and literature critic. In 1893 he founded the literary journal Van Nu en Straks (Of Today and Tomorrow). He studied history at the Free University of Brussels (ULB), and became a professor of literature and of art history at the ULB (1901–1923). In addition to many works of literary and art criticism, he wrote poetry and in 1906 a novel, De wandelende Jood . A cultural organization, the Vermeylenfonds, was named after him.
Politically, Vermeylen supported both the unitarian Belgian state (to the point of condemning the Flemish Pro-German activists during World War I) and an equal status for the Dutch language in that state. From 1921 to his death he was a senator for the Belgian Labour Party. In 1930, he became the first rector of the newly Dutchified Flemish Universiteit Gent . In 1938, he became vice-president of the Senate. In 1940, he was removed from all his official functions by the German occupation force.
August Vermeylen was the father of the Belgian socialist politician, Piet Vermeylen.
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Some of their strengths
August Vermeylen has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Creative, Energetic, Strong, Trustworthy, Imaginative, Compassionate, and Intense.
Strong and Diligent
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, August Vermeylen is someone who is a strong, diligent, and trustworthy person who approaches life with honesty and perseverance, but who is also physical, sensual, and artistic. A person who is known for being diligent and strong.
Helpful and Supportive
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know August Vermeylen well know them as someone who can be accepting, supportive, and productive, like a garden.
Ambitious and Forceful
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe August Vermeylen as someone who is ambitious, hard-working, determined, and intelligent.
A person who has a knack for identifying opportunities, has amazing concentration and focus, who can work independently, who likes starting new things, and who is somewhat of an intellectual.
Stable and Creative
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, August Vermeylen is someone who thrives in volatile situations, and who tends to be a source of stability and comfort for others who are experiencing challenging times .
They are also someone who is creative, expressive, and insightful, and who has a pioneering spirit with self-determination and natural artistic expression.
Patient and Compassionate
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, August Vermeylen tends to be someone who approaches life with grace and compassion, and who has a powerful and commanding personality. Who can be analytical, patient, and deliberate, avoiding risks and seeking out stability instead.
Some of August Vermeylen's challenges
While August Vermeylen has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, August Vermeylen can be Emotional, Selfish, Stubborn, Idle, Standoffish, Impulsive, and Careless.
Stubborn and Idle
One of August Vermeylen's key challenges is that they are someone who can be seen as stubborn and, at times, lazy.
August Vermeylen must also exercise caution as they can be short-tempered and aggressive.
Relentless and Inflexible
August Vermeylen is someone who can be relentless, obsessive, and inflexible, who can be confrontational with work colleagues, can have difficulty communicating feelings and be somewhat reclusive, and who can be self-destructive, overindulgent, and extravagant.
Materialistic and Aggressive
Finally, August Vermeylen also can be materialistic, emotional, aggressive, stubborn, inconsistent, and be prone to big temper outbursts.