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Joseph van Crombrugghe

1770 – 1842

Lawyer and politician

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About Joseph van Crombrugghe

Lived 1770 – 1842 (aged 71). Joseph van Crombrugghe was a politician, jurist and lawyer.

Joseph Jan van Crombrugghe (22 September 1770 – 10 March 1842) was a lawyer and a politician in the United Kingdom of the Netherlands and later in Belgium.

He was member of the provincial council (Dutch: Provinciale Staten) of East Flanders (1816–1817), member of the House of Commons of the Staten-Generaal (1817–1824), burgomaster of Sint-Martens-Leerne (1820–1825), burgomaster of Ghent (1825–1836, 1840–1842) and a member of the Provincial Council of East Flanders (1836–1842) for the liberal party.

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Important facts

Born
23 September 1770, Ghent
Birth century
18th century
Died
10 March 1842, Ghent
Occupation
Politician, jurist, lawyer
Nationality
United Kingdom of the Netherlands
Positions held
Member of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands, Mayor of Ghent
Also known as
Joseph Jan van Crombrugghe

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Joseph van Crombrugghe?

lawyer and politician (1770-1842)

When was Joseph van Crombrugghe born?

Joseph van Crombrugghe was born on 23 September 1770 in Ghent.

When did Joseph van Crombrugghe die?

Joseph van Crombrugghe died on 10 March 1842 in Ghent.

What was Joseph van Crombrugghe's occupation?

Joseph van Crombrugghe was a politician, jurist and lawyer.

What nationality was Joseph van Crombrugghe?

Joseph van Crombrugghe's recorded nationality: United Kingdom of the Netherlands.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Joseph van Crombrugghe

· Wikidata: Q15998

· DBpedia: Joseph Van Crombrugghe

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