Henri de Mérode-Westerloo

Belgian politician (1856–1908)
Person human Q2191097
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Henri de Mérode-Westerloo

Summary

Henri de Mérode-Westerloo is a human[1]. Born in former 10th arrondissement of Paris[2], he… he was born on December 28, 1856[3]. He died in Lausanne[4]. He died on July 13, 1908[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and foreign minister[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Henri de Mérode-Westerloo was born in former 10th arrondissement of Paris[2].
  • Henri de Mérode-Westerloo passed away in Lausanne[4].
  • Henri de Mérode-Westerloo was born on December 28, 1856[3].
  • Henri de Mérode-Westerloo was born on December 28, 1858[9].
  • Henri de Mérode-Westerloo was born on 1856[10].
  • Henri de Mérode-Westerloo died on July 13, 1908[5].
  • Henri de Mérode-Westerloo died on January 1, 1908[11].
  • Henri de Mérode-Westerloo's father was Charles, Comte de Merode, 8th Prince de Grimberghe[12].
  • Henri de Mérode-Westerloo was married to Princess Nathalie de Croÿ[13].
  • A child of Henri de Mérode-Westerloo was Marie-Nathalie de Merode[14].
  • A child of Henri de Mérode-Westerloo was Comtesse Henriette de Merode[15].
  • A child of Henri de Mérode-Westerloo was Charles de Merode[16].
  • Henri de Mérode-Westerloo held citizenship in Belgium[17].
  • Henri de Mérode-Westerloo's professions included politician[6].
  • Henri de Mérode-Westerloo's professions included foreign minister[7].
  • Henri de Mérode-Westerloo held the position of member of the Chamber of Representatives of Belgium[18].
  • Henri de Mérode-Westerloo held the position of Senator of Belgium[19].
  • Henri de Mérode-Westerloo held the position of member of the Chamber of Representatives of Belgium[20].
  • Henri de Mérode-Westerloo held the position of member of the Chamber of Representatives of Belgium[21].
  • Henri de Mérode-Westerloo held the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs in Belgium[22].
  • Henri de Mérode-Westerloo held the position of President of the Belgian Senate[23].
  • Henri de Mérode-Westerloo received the Grand Officer of the Order of Leopold[24].
  • Henri de Mérode-Westerloo received the Commemorative Medal of the Reign of King Leopold II[25].
  • Henri de Mérode-Westerloo received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Redeemer[26].
  • Henri de Mérode-Westerloo received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Red Eagle[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in former 10th arrondissement of Paris[2], Henri de Mérode-Westerloo… Recorded date of birth include December 28, 1856[3], December 28, 1858[9], and 1856[10]. His father was Charles, Comte de Merode, 8th Prince de Grimberghe[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and foreign minister[7]. Positions held include member of the Chamber of Representatives of Belgium[18]; Senator of Belgium[19]; Minister of Foreign Affairs in Belgium[22], a position[28], in Belgium[29]; and President of the Belgian Senate[23], a public office[30], in Belgium[31], founded in 1830[32].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Officer of the Order of Leopold[24], a grade of an order[33], in Belgium[34]; Commemorative Medal of the Reign of King Leopold II[25], a commemorative medal[35], in Belgium[36], founded in 1905[37]; Grand Cross of the Order of the Redeemer[26], a grade of an order[38], in Greece[39], founded in 1833[40]; Grand Cross of the Order of the Red Eagle[27], a grade of an order[41], in Prussia[42]; Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[43], a grade of an order[44], in Japan[45], founded in 1875[46]; and Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[47], a grade of an order[48], in Denmark[49].

Personal Life

Henri de Mérode-Westerloo was married to Princess Nathalie de Croÿ[13]. Children include Marie-Nathalie de Merode[14], 1884–1973[50], of Belgium[51]; Comtesse Henriette de Merode[15], 1885–1973[52]; and Charles de Merode[16], a politician[53], 1887–1977[54], of Belgium[55], awarded the Officer of the Order of Leopold[56]. He was affiliated with the Catholic Party[57].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include July 13, 1908[5] and January 1, 1908[11]. Henri de Mérode-Westerloo died in Lausanne[4].

Why It Matters

Henri de Mérode-Westerloo has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]

FAQs

Where was Henri de Mérode-Westerloo born?

Born in former 10th arrondissement of Paris[2], Henri de Mérode-Westerloo…

Where did Henri de Mérode-Westerloo die?

Henri de Mérode-Westerloo passed away in Lausanne[4].

Who were Henri de Mérode-Westerloo's parents?

Henri de Mérode-Westerloo's father was Charles, Comte de Merode, 8th Prince de Grimberghe[12].

Who was Henri de Mérode-Westerloo married to?

Henri de Mérode-Westerloo's spouses include Princess Nathalie de Croÿ[13].

What did Henri de Mérode-Westerloo do for work?

Henri de Mérode-Westerloo worked as politician[6] and foreign minister[7].

What awards did Henri de Mérode-Westerloo receive?

Honors received include Grand Officer of the Order of Leopold[24], Commemorative Medal of the Reign of King Leopold II[25], Grand Cross of the Order of the Redeemer[26], and Grand Cross of the Order of the Red Eagle[27].

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  27. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [58] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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