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Oswald de Kerchove de Denterghem

1844 – 1906

Belgian politician

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About Oswald de Kerchove de Denterghem

Lived 1844 – 1906 (aged 61). Oswald de Kerchove de Denterghem was a Belgian botanist, politician and lawyer.

Oswald Charles Eugène Marie Ghislain de Kerchove de Denterghem (1 April 1844 – 20 March 1906) was a Belgian liberal politician. Oswald de Kerchove was a son of the Ghentian mayor Charles de Kerchove de Denterghem.

De Kerchove was a lawyer and became a liberal senator. He was governor in Hainaut from 1878 to 1884. He was an internationally recognized authority in the study of palms and orchids.

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Important facts

Born

1 April 1844, Ghent

Birth century

19th century

Died

20 March 1906, Ghent

Occupation

Botanist, politician, lawyer

Nationality

Belgium

Positions held

Member of the Chamber of Representatives of Belgium, Provincial senator, Governor of the province of Hainaut, Chairperson

Also known as

Kerch., Oswald Charles Eugene Marie Ghislain de Kerchove de Denterghem

People in Oswald de Kerchove de Denterghem's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Charles de Kerchove de Denterghem

1819 – 1882

Politician

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Oswald de Kerchove de Denterghem's

John Obadiah Westwood

William Rowan Hamilton

Frequently asked questions

Who was Oswald de Kerchove de Denterghem?

Belgian politician (1844-1906)

When was Oswald de Kerchove de Denterghem born?

Oswald de Kerchove de Denterghem was born on 1 April 1844 in Ghent.

When did Oswald de Kerchove de Denterghem die?

Oswald de Kerchove de Denterghem died on 20 March 1906 in Ghent.

What was Oswald de Kerchove de Denterghem's occupation?

Oswald de Kerchove de Denterghem was a botanist, politician and lawyer.

What nationality was Oswald de Kerchove de Denterghem?

Oswald de Kerchove de Denterghem was Belgian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Oswald de Kerchove de Denterghem

· Wikidata: Q945098

· DBpedia: Oswald de Kerchove de Denterghem

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