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Guillaume d'Aspremont Lynden

1815 – 1889

Belgian politician

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About Guillaume d'Aspremont Lynden

Lived 1815 – 1889 (aged 73). Guillaume d'Aspremont Lynden was a Belgian politician.

Guillaume Bernard Ferdinand Charles, Count of Aspremont Lynden (1815–1889) was a member of the Belgian Senate and minister of foreign affairs (1871–1878).

Life Aspremont Lynden was born in Haltinne castle on 15 October 1815, as the second son of Count Joseph Ferdinand Gobert of Aspremont-Lynden and Charlotte van der Straten, daughter of Baron Antoine van der Straten and Vicomtesse Charlotte de Nieulant, et de Pottelsberghe.

He was elected to the Senate on 26 April 1864 for the arrondissement of Namur, which he continued to represent until 19 June 1884. He served as Minister of Foreign Affairs from 7 December 1871 to 19 June 1878. During the Kulturkampf he was obliged to defend the freedom of the Belgian press to report on developments in Germany as they saw fit. He didn't marry and died without issue. He died in Namur on 6 September 1889.

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Important facts

Born

14 October 1815

Birth century

19th century

Died

6 September 1889

Occupation

Politician

Nationality

Belgium

Positions held

Senator of Belgium, Minister of Foreign Affairs in Belgium, Minister of Defence of Belgium

Awards

Order of the Red Eagle 1st Class; Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Netherlands Lion

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Guillaume d'Aspremont Lynden?

Belgian politician (1815-1889)

When was Guillaume d'Aspremont Lynden born?

Guillaume d'Aspremont Lynden was born on 14 October 1815.

When did Guillaume d'Aspremont Lynden die?

Guillaume d'Aspremont Lynden died on 6 September 1889.

What was Guillaume d'Aspremont Lynden's occupation?

Guillaume d'Aspremont Lynden was a politician.

What nationality was Guillaume d'Aspremont Lynden?

Guillaume d'Aspremont Lynden was Belgian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Guillaume d'Aspremont Lynden

· Wikidata: Q1862710

· DBpedia: Guillaume d'Aspremont Lynden

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