About Jane Brigode
Lived 1870 – 1952 (aged 81). Jane Brigode was a Belgian politician and women's rights activist.
Jane Brigode (born Jane Ouwerx; 30 May 1870 – 3 May 1952) was a Belgian liberal and politician. From 1940 until 1945 she was co-president of the Liberal Party. In 1921, she and Marthe Boël founded the Union des femmes libérales de l’arrondissement de Bruxelles and in 1923 they founded, together with Alice De Keyser-Buysse, the National Federation of Liberal Women.
Honours Knight in the Order of Leopold. Officer in the Order of Leopold II.
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Who was Jane Brigode?
Belgian politician (1870–1952)
When was Jane Brigode born?
Jane Brigode was born on 30 May 1870 in Geetbets.
When did Jane Brigode die?
Jane Brigode died on 3 May 1952 in Forest.
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Jane Brigode was a politician and women's rights activist.
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Jane Brigode was Belgian.
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