Henri Désiré Louis Van Overstraeten

(1818–1849) Belgian architect and painter (1818-1849)

Henri Désiré Louis Van Overstraeten (Belgium, 1818–1849) is listed in the catalogue as an architect. By year of birth, Henri Désiré Louis Van Overstraeten belongs to the chapter ‘Industrialisation’ in this site’s history of architecture.

Henri Désiré Louis Van Overstraeten was born in Leuven and died in Ghent.

One of the best-known works is ‘St. Mary's Royal Church’. The catalogue has one building by Henri Désiré Louis Van Overstraeten. The dated building is from 1844.

Contemporary architects in the same chapter include Joseph Poelaert, Louis De Curte, John Loughborough Pearson, Joseph Schadde, and Alphonse Balat.

• St. Mary's Royal Church