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Danish donor’s sperm leads to 53 children in Belgium

A Danish donor provided sperm in the 1990s that has resulted in 53 children in Belgium, according to the CEO of the sperm bank.

4 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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A Danish donor donated his sperm to a sperm bank in Denmark during the 1990s. This sperm has since been used to conceive 53 children in Belgium. The CEO of the sperm bank confirmed this information to De Standaard.

The donor is married and has blue eyes. He is also a fan of board games. These personal details were shared by the CEO, although no further information about the donor's identity was provided.

This news emerges in the context of sperm donation in Belgium and raises questions about anonymity and regulations surrounding sperm donations. It was not uncommon for donors during that time to have offspring conceived without their knowledge.

This situation has been discussed in various media outlets and has resulted in a broader conversation about the ethics of sperm donation and the rights of the children born as a result.

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