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.
Isabelle Gatti de Gamond (1864) - Pioneer in women's education in Belgium.
Jean-Luc Dehaene (1960) - Former Prime Minister of Belgium.
Philippe Van Parijs (1973) - Philosopher and economist, known for his work on basic income and linguistic justice.
