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Henri Colson

1819 – 1900

Engineer, industrialist, politician, professor

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Lived 1819 – 1900 (aged 81). Henri Colson was a Belgian politician.

Henri Jean Colson (21 April 1819 – 30 April 1900) was a Belgian engineer, industrialist, professor at the University of Ghent, alderman and burgomaster of Ghent (Belgium) (ad interim)

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Who was Henri Colson?

engineer, industrialist, politician, professor (1819-1900)

When was Henri Colson born?

Henri Colson was born on 21 April 1819 in Ghent.

When did Henri Colson die?

Henri Colson died on 30 April 1900.

What was Henri Colson's occupation?

Henri Colson was a politician.

What nationality was Henri Colson?

Henri Colson was Belgian.

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· Wikipedia: Henri Colson

· Wikidata: Q5715392

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