About Jules Hiernaux
Lived 1881 – 1944 (aged 63). Jules Hiernaux was a Belgian teacher and activist.
Jules Hiernaux (; 27 July 1881 – 29 July 1944), was a Belgian politician.
He was the founder, and later, director of Université du Travail (E: university of Labor) in Charleroi. Jules Hiernaux was assassinated by members of the rexist movement at his home during the night of 28 to 29 July 1944.
He was Minister of Public Education and Grand Master of the Grand Orient of Belgium from 1937 until 1939.
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Who was Jules Hiernaux?
pedagogue and Walloon activist (1881–1944)
When was Jules Hiernaux born?
Jules Hiernaux was born on 27 July 1881 in Belgium, Charleroi.
When did Jules Hiernaux die?
Jules Hiernaux died on 29 July 1944 in Mont-sur-Marchienne.
What was Jules Hiernaux's occupation?
Jules Hiernaux was a teacher and activist.
What nationality was Jules Hiernaux?
Jules Hiernaux was Belgian.
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