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Walter Ganshof van der Meersch

1900 – 1993

Belgian university professor, politician, advocate general and senior crown prosecutor

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About Walter Ganshof van der Meersch

Lived 1900 – 1993 (aged 93). Walter Ganshof van der Meersch was a Belgian university teacher, politician, magistrate, jurist, bobsledder and judge.

Walter Jean Ganshof van der Meersch (18 May 1900 – 12 September 1993) was a Belgian jurist and lawyer. He competed in the four-man bobsledding event at the 1928 Winter Olympics. During the German invasion of Belgium a number of people suspected of being hostile to the state were arrested on his orders and later murdered in what became known as the Abbeville massacre.

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Important facts

Born
18 May 1900, Bruges
Birth century
19th century
Died
12 September 1993, Tintange
Occupation
University teacher, politician, magistrate, jurist, bobsledder, judge
Nationality
Belgium
Education
Free University of Brussels, Lycée Janson-de-Sailly
Positions held
Judge of the European Court of Human Rights, Public prosecutor general, Minister without Portfolio
Employers
Université libre de Bruxelles
Awards
Commander of the Legion of Honour; Croix de guerre 1939–1945; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Leopold II; Grand Officer of the Order of the Oak Crown; Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown; Croix de guerre 1940–1945 (Belgium); Grand Cordon of the Order of Leopold; Companion of the Order of the Bath; Commander of the Legion of Merit; Honorary doctorate of Strasbourg-III University
Also known as
Walter Jean Ganshof van der Meersch

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Walter Ganshof van der Meersch?

Belgian university professor, politician, advocate general and senior crown prosecutor (1900-1993)

When was Walter Ganshof van der Meersch born?

Walter Ganshof van der Meersch was born on 18 May 1900 in Bruges.

When did Walter Ganshof van der Meersch die?

Walter Ganshof van der Meersch died on 12 September 1993 in Tintange.

What was Walter Ganshof van der Meersch's occupation?

Walter Ganshof van der Meersch was a university teacher, politician, magistrate, jurist, bobsledder and judge.

What nationality was Walter Ganshof van der Meersch?

Walter Ganshof van der Meersch was Belgian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Walter Ganshof van der Meersch

· Wikidata: Q2777730

· DBpedia: Walter Ganshof van der Meersch

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