Alfons Janssens

Belgian politician and industrialist (1841 - 1906)
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Alfons Janssens

Summary

Alfons Janssens is a human[1]. Born in Sint-Niklaas[2], he… he was born on +1841-10-16T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Lucerne[4]. He died on +1906-09-01T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6], industrialist[7], military personnel[8], poet[9], and author[10].

Key Facts

  • Alfons Janssens's place of birth was Sint-Niklaas[2].
  • Alfons Janssens died in Lucerne[4].
  • Alfons Janssens was born on +1841-10-16T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Alfons Janssens died on +1906-09-01T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Alfons Janssens's father was Louis Jean Joseph Janssens[11].
  • Alfons Janssens's mother was Marie Thérèse Amélie De Decker[12].
  • Alfons Janssens was married to Coleta De Schrijver[13].
  • A child of Alfons Janssens was Gabriëlla Maria Josephina Aloysia Janssens[14].
  • A child of Alfons Janssens was Joanna Margareta Maria Francisca Janssens[15].
  • A child of Alfons Janssens was Josepha Maria Coleta Janssens[16].
  • A child of Alfons Janssens was Carolus Alphonsus Joannes Maria Janssens[17].
  • Alfons Janssens held citizenship in Belgium[18].
  • Alfons Janssens's professions included politician[6].
  • Alfons Janssens worked as an industrialist[7].
  • Alfons Janssens's professions included military personnel[8].
  • Alfons Janssens's professions included poet[9].
  • Alfons Janssens's professions included author[10].
  • Alfons Janssens held the position of member of the Chamber of Representatives of Belgium[19].
  • Alfons Janssens held the position of municipal councillor in Belgium[20].
  • Alfons Janssens's education included a stint at Sint-Jozefscollege Sint-Niklaas[21].
  • Alfons Janssens received the Officer of the Order of Leopold[22].
  • Alfons Janssens received the Benemerenti medal[23].
  • Alfons Janssens received the Order of St. Gregory the Great[24].
  • Alfons Janssens was a member of Koninklijke Academie voor Nederlandse Taal- en Letterkunde[25].
  • Alfons Janssens was a member of Davidsfonds[26].

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Origins and Family

Alfons Janssens was born in Sint-Niklaas[2]. He was born on +1841-10-16T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Louis Jean Joseph Janssens[11]. His mother was Marie Thérèse Amélie De Decker[12].

Education

Alfons Janssens was educated at Sint-Jozefscollege Sint-Niklaas[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], industrialist[7], military personnel[8], poet[9], and author[10]. Positions held include member of the Chamber of Representatives of Belgium[19] and municipal councillor in Belgium[20].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Order of Leopold[22], a grade of an order[27], in Belgium[28]; Benemerenti medal[23], a medallion[29], in Vatican City[30], founded in 1832[31]; and Order of St. Gregory the Great[24], a religion-related award[32], in Vatican City[33], founded in 1831[34].

Personal Life

Among Alfons Janssens's spouses was Coleta De Schrijver[13]. Children include Gabriëlla Maria Josephina Aloysia Janssens[14], 1875–1885[35]; Joanna Margareta Maria Francisca Janssens[15], 1885–1889[36]; Josepha Maria Coleta Janssens[16], b. 1884[37]; and Carolus Alphonsus Joannes Maria Janssens[17], b. 1877[38].

Death and Burial

Alfons Janssens died on +1906-09-01T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Lucerne[4].

FAQs

Where was Alfons Janssens born?

Alfons Janssens's place of birth was Sint-Niklaas[2].

Where did Alfons Janssens die?

Alfons Janssens passed away in Lucerne[4].

Who were Alfons Janssens's parents?

Alfons Janssens's father was Louis Jean Joseph Janssens[11]. Alfons Janssens's mother was Marie Thérèse Amélie De Decker[12].

Who was Alfons Janssens married to?

Alfons Janssens's spouses include Coleta De Schrijver[13].

What did Alfons Janssens do for work?

Alfons Janssens worked as politician[6], industrialist[7], military personnel[8], poet[9], and author[10].

Where did Alfons Janssens go to school?

Alfons Janssens was educated at Sint-Jozefscollege Sint-Niklaas[21].

What awards did Alfons Janssens receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of Leopold[22], Benemerenti medal[23], and Order of St. Gregory the Great[24].

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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