About Raymond Pelgrims de Bigard
Lived 1875 – 1955 (aged 80). Raymond Pelgrims de Bigard was a businessperson.
Raymond Pelgrims de Bigard (2 April 1875 – 14 May 1955) was a Belgian industrialist, famous for the conservation and restoration of historic castles.
De Bigard became wealthy at the beginning of the 20th century. During the First World War, however, his activities were destroyed. He gained national fame by rescuing multiple important residences with his private fortune, personally owning multiple castles. In 1903 he bought Bijgaarden Castle, former residence of the Lord of Saventhem and Sterrebeke. He restored the castle long before it became a protected monument in 1940.
Besides Groot-Bijgaarden Castle, he saved Beersel Castle.
In 1934 he founded Les Demeures Historiques de Belgique. For his efforts he received royal gratitude.
His son, Eugeen-Willy Pelgrims de Bigard, inherited his castles.
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Who was Raymond Pelgrims de Bigard?
Belgian industrialist
When was Raymond Pelgrims de Bigard born?
Raymond Pelgrims de Bigard was born on 2 April 1875 in Schaerbeek - Schaarbeek.
When did Raymond Pelgrims de Bigard die?
Raymond Pelgrims de Bigard died on 14 May 1955 in Groot-Bijgaarden.
What was Raymond Pelgrims de Bigard's occupation?
Raymond Pelgrims de Bigard was a businessperson.
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