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François-Jean Wyns de Raucourt

1779 – 1857

Belgian politician

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Lived 1779 – 1857 (aged 77). François-Jean Wyns de Raucourt was a Belgian and French politician, jurist and lawyer.

François-Jean Wyns de Raucour (or Raucourt), knight (6 November 1779 – 4 January 1857), was a Belgian liberal politician and mayor of the City of Brussels.

He was a lawyer and became alderman and mayor of Brussels (1840–1848). He was also a member of the provincial council of Brabant and a member of the Belgian Senate.

Honours Knight in the Order of Leopold. Knight of the Legion of Honour.

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Important facts

Born
6 November 1779, Brussels
Birth century
18th century
Died
4 January 1857, Brussels
Occupation
Politician, jurist, lawyer
Nationality
Belgium, Austrian Netherlands, France
Positions held
Senator of Belgium, Mayor of Brussels

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Who was François-Jean Wyns de Raucourt?

Belgian politician (1779-1857)

When was François-Jean Wyns de Raucourt born?

François-Jean Wyns de Raucourt was born on 6 November 1779 in Brussels.

When did François-Jean Wyns de Raucourt die?

François-Jean Wyns de Raucourt died on 4 January 1857 in Brussels.

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François-Jean Wyns de Raucourt was a politician, jurist and lawyer.

What nationality was François-Jean Wyns de Raucourt?

François-Jean Wyns de Raucourt was Belgian and French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: François-Jean Wyns de Raucourt

· Wikidata: Q1032418

· DBpedia: François-Jean Wyns de Raucour

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