Guy Verhofstadt
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Summary
Guy Verhofstadt was born on April 11, 1953[1], in Dendermonde[2]. He has worked as a politician[3], author[4], and jurist[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,515 views/month, #7,164 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Belgium[7]
- Native language: Dutch[8]
- Field of work: politics[9], liberal democracy[10]
- Position held: Member of the European Parliament[11], member of the Flemish Parliament[12]
- Educated at: Ghent University[13]
- Award received: Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown[14], Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[15], Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[16], Order of the Star of Romania[17], Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland[18], Q137863832[19], Minister of State[20], Grand Cordon of the Order of Leopold[21], Grand Cross of the Order of Honour[22], Grand Cross of Royal Norwegian Order of Merit[23], Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[24], Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star[25], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[26], Sergei Magnitsky Human Rights Award[27]
- Sex or gender: male[28]
- Member of political party: Anders[29]
- Commons category: Guy Verhofstadt[30]
- Family name: Verhofstadt[31]
- Given name: Guy[32]
- Official website: http://www.guyverhofstadt.eu[33]
- Work location: Strasbourg[34], Brussels[35]
- Floruit: January 1, 2020[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Dutch[37], English[38], French[39]
- Birth name: Guy Maurice Marie Louise Verhofstadt[40]
- Name in native language: Guy Verhofstadt[41]
- Number of children: 2[42]
Why It Matters
Guy Verhofstadt has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
FAQs
Where was Guy Verhofstadt born?
Guy Verhofstadt was born in Dendermonde[2].
What did Guy Verhofstadt do for work?
Guy Verhofstadt worked as a politician[3], author[4], and jurist[5].
Where did Guy Verhofstadt go to school?
Guy Verhofstadt was educated at Ghent University[13].
What awards did Guy Verhofstadt receive?
Honors received include Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown[14], Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[15], Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[16], and Order of the Star of Romania[17].