Van Hoof was born in Antwerp , was a student of Peter Benoit and was influenced by the works of Paul Gilson . Born in Antwerp , Van Hoof was a pupil of Peter Benoit and was heavily influenced by the works of Paul Gilson .
Van Hoof dilahirkan di Antwerp, merupakan seorang pelajar Peter Benoit dan dipengaruhi oleh karya-karya Paul Gilson. Dilahirkan di Antwerp, Van Hoof adalah seorang murid Peter Benoit dan sangat dipengaruhi oleh karya-karya Paul Gilson.