Andries Maurice Jean Marie Baron[1] Van den Abeele (born April 12, 1935, in Bruges) is a Belgian historian historical preservationist, and former entrepreneur, politician, and employers' organization chairman.

Van den Abeele studied philosophy and the arts at the Université de Namur and the University of Leuven.

In 1992, he switched to Flemish Liberals and Democrats (Vlaamse Liberalen en Democraten, abbr.

In 1965, he erected with friends the Marcus Gerards Association in order to preserve and renovate the architectural conservation in the city of Bruges.

Van den Abeele wrote a lot about urban renewal, historical preservation, and the history of the city of Bruges.