Belpaire was born in Ostend, and studied at the École Centrale des Arts et Manufactures in Paris, France from 1837 to 1840 where he obtained a degree in mechanical engineering.
Belpaire was born in Ostend. Where he obtained a degree in mechanical engineering. This was what Belpaire was studied at the École Centrale des Arts et Manufactures in Paris, France from 1837 to 1840.