Charles de Brouckère

Belgian politician (1796-1860)
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Charles de Brouckère

Summary

Charles de Brouckère is a human[1]. Born in Bruges[2], he… he was born on January 18, 1796[3]. He passed away in Brussels[4]. He died on April 20, 1860[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (35 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Charles de Brouckère was born in Bruges[2].
  • Charles de Brouckère passed away in Brussels[4].
  • Charles de Brouckère was born on January 18, 1796[3].
  • Charles de Brouckère died on April 20, 1860[5].
  • Charles de Brouckère is buried at Brussels Cemetery[8].
  • Charles de Brouckère's father was Charles de Brouckère[9].
  • Charles de Brouckère held citizenship in Belgium[10].
  • Charles de Brouckère worked as a politician[6].
  • Charles de Brouckère held the position of member of the Chamber of Representatives of Belgium[11].
  • Charles de Brouckère held the position of member of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands[12].
  • Charles de Brouckère held the position of member of the Chamber of Representatives of Belgium[13].
  • Charles de Brouckère held the position of Minister of Defence of Belgium[14].
  • Charles de Brouckère held the position of member of the National Congress of Belgium[15].
  • Charles de Brouckère held the position of Mayor of Brussels[16].
  • Charles de Brouckère was educated at Université libre de Bruxelles[17].
  • Charles de Brouckère received the Honorary doctor of the University of Liège[18].
  • Charles de Brouckère is recorded as male[19].
  • Charles de Brouckère's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Charles de Brouckère was affiliated with the Party for Freedom and Progress[21].
  • Charles de Brouckère's Commons category is recorded as Charles de Brouckère[22].
  • Charles de Brouckère's family name is recorded as de Brouckère[23].
  • Charles de Brouckère's given name is recorded as Charles[24].
  • Charles de Brouckère's given name is recorded as Marie[25].
  • Charles de Brouckère's given name is recorded as Joseph[26].
  • Charles de Brouckère's given name is recorded as Ghislain[27].

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Origins and Family

Charles de Brouckère's place of birth was Bruges[2]. He was born on January 18, 1796[3]. His father was he[9].

Education

Charles de Brouckère was educated at Université libre de Bruxelles[17].

Career and Affiliations

Charles de Brouckère worked as a politician[6]. Positions held include member of the Chamber of Representatives of Belgium[11]; member of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands[12], a position[28], in Kingdom of the Netherlands[29]; Minister of Defence of Belgium[14], a position[30], in Belgium[31]; member of the National Congress of Belgium[15]; Mayor of Brussels[16], a public office[32], in Belgium[33], founded in 1421[34]; and Minister of Finance of Belgium[35], a position[36], in Belgium[37].

Recognition

Charles de Brouckère received the Honorary doctor of the University of Liège[18].

Personal Life

Charles de Brouckère was affiliated with the Party for Freedom and Progress[21].

Death and Burial

Charles de Brouckère died on April 20, 1860[5]. He died in Brussels[4]. Burial took place at Brussels Cemetery[8].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Charles de Brouckère include Place de Brouckère - De Brouckèreplein[38], a square[39], in Belgium[40] and De Brouckère Station[41], a metro station[42], in Belgium[43].

Why It Matters

Charles de Brouckère ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (35 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

Entities named for him include Place de Brouckère - De Brouckèreplein[38], a square[39], in Belgium[40] and De Brouckère Station[41], a metro station[42], in Belgium[43].

FAQs

Where was Charles de Brouckère born?

Charles de Brouckère's place of birth was Bruges[2].

Where did Charles de Brouckère die?

Charles de Brouckère died in Brussels[4].

Who were Charles de Brouckère's parents?

Charles de Brouckère's father was Charles de Brouckère[9].

What did Charles de Brouckère do for work?

Charles de Brouckère worked as politician[6].

Where did Charles de Brouckère go to school?

Charles de Brouckère was educated at Université libre de Bruxelles[17].

What awards did Charles de Brouckère receive?

Honors received include Honorary doctor of the University of Liège[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Parlement.com. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . Parlement.com. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . Parlement.com. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . Parlement.com. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [35] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] . orbi.uliege.be. orbi.uliege.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Parlement.com. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Biografisch Portaal. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [38] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [41] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 21d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician
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  2. 25d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Family name de Brouckère
    Place of birth Bruges
    Country of citizenship Belgium
    Given name Charles, Marie, Joseph +1
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