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Charles Le Hon

1792 – 1868

Belgian politician

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About Charles Le Hon

Lived 1792 – 1868 (aged 76). Charles Le Hon was a Belgian politician, diplomat and jurist.

Count Charles Aimé Joseph Le Hon (10 January 1792 – 30 April 1868) was a Belgian liberal politician.

Life Originally a lawyer and industrialist, he served as mayor of Tournai and was elected a deputy in the House of Representatives of the Netherlands during the Dutch period, then to the National Congress of Belgium in 1830, having been one of the makers of the establishment of the Belgian monarchy that year. After the election of Louis, Duke of Nemours on 3 July 1832, he formed part of the delegation of deputies sent to Paris to offer the young prince the crown. He then served as Leopold I of Belgium's ambassador to France and deputy to the Belgian Chamber of Representatives. He was made a minister of state in 1856.

He married Fanny Mosselman, daughter of François-Dominique Mosselman and of Louise Tacqué. Notable descendants of the Mosselman family, include queen Paola of the Belgians and her children.

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Important facts

Born
10 January 1792, Tournai
Birth century
18th century
Died
30 April 1868, Paris
Occupation
Politician, diplomat, jurist
Nationality
Belgium
Positions held
Member of the Chamber of Representatives of Belgium, Member of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands, Ambassador of Belgium to France, Member of the National Congress of Belgium
Awards
Commander of the Order of Leopold; Order of the Netherlands Lion; Order of the Saxe-Ernestine; Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour; Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III; Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic; Iron Cross; Minister of State

People in Charles Le Hon's life

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Portrait of Fanny Mosselman
Fanny Mosselman
1808 – 1880
Salonnière

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Charles Le Hon?

Belgian politician (1792-1868)

When was Charles Le Hon born?

Charles Le Hon was born on 10 January 1792 in Tournai.

When did Charles Le Hon die?

Charles Le Hon died on 30 April 1868 in Paris.

What was Charles Le Hon's occupation?

Charles Le Hon was a politician, diplomat and jurist.

What nationality was Charles Le Hon?

Charles Le Hon was Belgian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Charles Le Hon

· Wikidata: Q350002

· DBpedia: Charles Le Hon

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