He studied at the University of Louvain where he was taught by Gilbert who proved to be an inspiring teacher. Gilbert was an excellent mathematician and the author of a fine analysis textbook.
He-aral sa University of Louvain kung saan siya ay tinuturuan sa pamamagitan ng Gilbert na proved na maging isang nakasisigla guro. Gilbert ay isang mahusay na dalubbilang at ang mga may-akda ng isang mabuting pagtatasa ng aklat-aralin.