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Jules de Trooz

1857 – 1907

Belgian politician

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Lived 1857 – 1907 (aged 50). Jules de Trooz was a Belgian politician.

Jules Henri Ghislain Marie, Baron de Trooz (; 21 February 1857 – 31 December 1907) was a Belgian Catholic Party politician.

De Trooz was born in Leuven, and had studied philosophy before entering politics. He represented Leuven in the Belgian Chamber of People's Representatives from 1899 onwards, serving as Education and Interior minister. In 1907 he became the prime minister of Belgium, retaining the Interior portfolio. He had been prime minister for less than eight months when he died on the last day of 1907.

De Trooz was the second Belgian prime minister to die in office, after Barthélémy de Theux de Meylandt.

Honours Minister of State by Royal Decree. Knight Order of Leopold Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Redeemer Knight Commander in the Order of Saint Sylvester Pope Knight in the Order of Pope Pius IX Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Red Eagle Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Double Dragon Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Lion and the Sun

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Positions held
Member of the Chamber of Representatives of Belgium, Prime Minister of Belgium
Awards
Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour; Knight of the Order of Leopold; Order of the Red Eagle; Order of the Double Dragon; Order of the Lion and the Sun; Order of Saint Anna; Knight Commander of the Order of St. Sylvester; Order of Christ; Knight of Pius IX; Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice; Royal Order of Vasa; Grand Cross of the Order of the Redeemer

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jules de Trooz?

Belgian politician (1857-1907)

When was Jules de Trooz born?

Jules de Trooz was born on 21 February 1857 in Leuven.

When did Jules de Trooz die?

Jules de Trooz died on 31 December 1907 in Brussels.

What was Jules de Trooz's occupation?

Jules de Trooz was a politician.

What nationality was Jules de Trooz?

Jules de Trooz was Belgian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jules de Trooz

· Wikidata: Q721798

· DBpedia: Jules de Trooz

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