François Englert (1959) - Nobel Prize in Physics for the theoretical discovery of a mechanism that contributes to our understanding of the origin of mass of subatomic particles.
Christian de Duve (1947) - Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his discovery and research on the structure and function of organelles.
Jan Tinbergen (1929) - Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences for the development of dynamic models for the analysis of economic processes.
Herman Van Rompuy (1968) - First permanent President of the European Council.
Leo Apostel (1952) - Philosopher and professor at the Free University of Brussels, known for his work in the philosophy of science.
