About Émile Braun
Lived 1849 – 1927 (aged 77). Émile Braun was a Belgian politician and engineer.
Émile, Baron Braun (2 December 1849 – 30 August 1927) was an engineer, Belgian liberal politician and manager of companies in the textile industry.
He was provincial Council member for East Flanders (1891–1898), mayor of Ghent (1895–1921) and a member of parliament (1900–1925) for the liberal party. While he was mayor, the World Fair of Ghent took place in 1913–1914. Emile Braun was raised to nobility in 1922. The people from Ghent gave him the nickname Miele Zoetekoeke i.e. Emile sweet-cake.
Honours 1919 : Grand officer in the Order of the Crown.
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Who was Émile Braun?
Belgian politician (1849–1927)
When was Émile Braun born?
Émile Braun was born on 2 December 1849 in Nivelles.
When did Émile Braun die?
Émile Braun died on 30 August 1927 in Vichy.
What was Émile Braun's occupation?
Émile Braun was a politician and engineer.
What nationality was Émile Braun?
Émile Braun was Belgian.
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