About Henri de Brouckère
Lived 1801 – 1891 (aged 90). Henri de Brouckère was a Belgian diplomat, jurist, politician, lawyer, governor and head of government.
Henri Ghislain Joseph Marie Hyacinthe de Brouckère (25 January 1801 – 25 January 1891) was a Belgian nobleman and liberal politician. Born in Bruges, he was a magistrate and a professor at the . His brother Charles was mayor of the City of Brussels.
He served as governor of Antwerp from 1840 to 1844, and of Liège from 1844 to 1846. He headed a Liberal government from 1852 to 1855 as the prime minister. In 1863 he became the first mayor of Auderghem. He later chaired the Caisse générale d'épargne et de retraite.
Honours National Iron Cross. Minister of State, by Royal Decree. Grand Cordon in the Order of Leopold. Foreign Knight Grand Cross in the Saxe-Ernestine House Order. Knight Grand Cross in the Order of Saint Januarius. Knight Grand Cross in the Order of Christ. Knight Grand Cross in the Order of Saint Louis. Commander of the Order of the Netherlands Lion. Knight 1st class; Order of the Red Eagle.
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Who was Henri de Brouckère?
Belgian politician (1801-1891)
When was Henri de Brouckère born?
Henri de Brouckère was born on 24 January 1801 in Bruges.
When did Henri de Brouckère die?
Henri de Brouckère died on 25 January 1891 in Brussels.
What was Henri de Brouckère's occupation?
Henri de Brouckère was a diplomat, jurist, politician, lawyer, governor and head of government.
What nationality was Henri de Brouckère?
Henri de Brouckère was Belgian.
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