About Léon Delacroix
Lived 1867 – 1929 (aged 61). Léon Delacroix was a Belgian politician, jurist, lawyer and judge.
Léon Frédéric Gustave Delacroix (; 27 December 1867 – 15 October 1929) was a Belgian statesman. Before entering politics, he was a renowned lawyer, and served as president of the Belgian Court of Cassation from 1917 to 1918. In the context of reconstruction after World War I, he was appointed the prime minister and served from 1918 to 1920. During his term, universal suffrage for men was enacted. He was also the minister of Finance from 1918 to 1920.
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Who was Léon Delacroix?
Belgian prime minister (1867-1929)
When was Léon Delacroix born?
Léon Delacroix was born on 27 December 1867 in Saint-Josse-ten-Noode.
When did Léon Delacroix die?
Léon Delacroix died on 15 October 1929 in Baden-Baden.
What was Léon Delacroix's occupation?
Léon Delacroix was a politician, jurist, lawyer and judge.
What nationality was Léon Delacroix?
Léon Delacroix was Belgian.
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