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