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Jozef Tuerlinckx, Joseph Tuerlinckx and Jozef Jan Tuerlinckx (Mechelen, 2 November 1809 - Mechelen, 6 February 1873) was a Flemish sculptor and art educator. After training in his native Mechelen, he continued his studies in The Hague, Paris and Rome. He was one of the leading sculptors in his native Mechelen, where he was employed on many public commissions. He is mainly known for his historical portraits and funeral monuments. He also was a teacher at the local academy.