Auguste Laval

Antoine Marie Auguste Laval-Metz (4 February 1843 – 29 October 1915) was a Luxembourgish politician and industrialist. He sat in the Chamber of Deputies, of which he served as President from 1905 until 1915.

Laval-Metz was first elected to the Chamber in 1878, representing Luxembourg-Campagne. In 1890, Laval left the Chamber, before returning in 1899 for a three-year stint. In 1902, Laval became President of the Bar .

He once again resumed his legislative position in a by-election in 1904, and remained until his death.

Main issues during his tenure as President of the Chamber were of secularism and the creation of schools for girls. On the latter cause in particular, Laval was very involved, and was one of the architects of the creation of girls' schools in Luxembourg City, Diekirch, Echternach, and Esch-sur-Alzette.

Laval married Marie-Albertine-Petronille-Therese Metz, daughter of Auguste Metz of the politically influential Metz family.

Decorations Belgium: Order of the Crown (Grand Cordon) Luxembourg: Order of Adolphe of Nassau (Commander) Order of the Oak Crown (Grand Officer)

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