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Charles d'Ursel

1848 – 1903

Belgian diplomat

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About Charles d'Ursel

Lived 1848 – 1903 (aged 55). Charles d'Ursel was a Belgian diplomat, politician and military personnel.

Charles-Marie-Leon, Count d'Ursel (1848–1903) was a Belgian politician of the Catholic Party.

Family He was a grandson of Charles-Joseph, 4th Duke d'Ursel, a brother of Hippolyte d'Ursel and Aymard d'Ursel. He married Genevieve le Roux and had descendants, among them his grandchildren count Philippe d'Ursel.

Career He was officer of the Papal Zouaves from 1867 to 1870, when he entered the Belgian foreign service. He served as Governor of the Province of Hainaut 1889–94, and of West Flanders 1901–3. He was a member of the Catholic Party.

Honours Belgium: Officer of the Order of Leopold. Knight of the Order of the African Star. Knight Grand-Cross of the Order of the Star of Romania. Commander of the Order of the Crown. France: Grand officer of the Legion of Honour. Commander of the Order of Isabella the Catholic. Commander of the Order of the Crown of Prussia. Officer of the Order of the Red Eagle. Officer of the Order of the Rose. Knight of the Order of Pope Pius IX. Medal of Mentana. Benemerenti medal

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Catholic University of Leuven (1834–1968)
Positions held
Governor

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Charles d'Ursel's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Charles d'Ursel?

Belgian diplomat (1848-1903)

When was Charles d'Ursel born?

Charles d'Ursel was born on 20 January 1848 in Brussels.

When did Charles d'Ursel die?

Charles d'Ursel died on 28 June 1903 in Oostkamp.

What was Charles d'Ursel's occupation?

Charles d'Ursel was a diplomat, politician and military personnel.

What nationality was Charles d'Ursel?

Charles d'Ursel was Belgian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Charles d'Ursel

· Wikidata: Q2128571

· DBpedia: Charles d'Ursel

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