Jean Van Houtte

Belgian politician (1907–1991)
Person human Q705128
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Jean Van Houtte

Summary

Jean Van Houtte is a human[1]. He was born in Ghent[2]. He was born on March 17, 1907[3]. He passed away in Brussels[4]. He died on May 23, 1991[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], economist[8], banker[9], and jurist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Jean Van Houtte's place of birth was Ghent[2].
  • Jean Van Houtte died in Brussels[4].
  • Jean Van Houtte was born on March 17, 1907[3].
  • Jean Van Houtte was born on 1907[12].
  • Jean Van Houtte died on May 23, 1991[5].
  • Jean Van Houtte died on 1991[13].
  • Burial took place at Etterbeek Cemetery[14].
  • Jean Van Houtte held citizenship in Belgium[15].
  • French was Jean Van Houtte's native language[16].
  • Jean Van Houtte worked as a politician[6].
  • Jean Van Houtte worked as a lawyer[7].
  • Jean Van Houtte's professions included economist[8].
  • Jean Van Houtte's professions included banker[9].
  • Jean Van Houtte's professions included jurist[10].
  • Jean Van Houtte's professions included university teacher[17].
  • Jean Van Houtte held the position of Prime Minister of Belgium[18].
  • Jean Van Houtte held the position of co-opted senator[19].
  • Jean Van Houtte was employed by Ghent University[20].
  • Jean Van Houtte was educated at Ghent University[21].
  • Jean Van Houtte received the Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[22].
  • Jean Van Houtte received the Knight of the Order of Leopold[23].
  • Jean Van Houtte received the Officer of the Order of the Crown[24].
  • Jean Van Houtte received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[25].
  • Jean Van Houtte received the doctor honoris causa from the University of Grenoble[26].
  • Jean Van Houtte received the honorary doctor of the University of Lille[27].

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Origins and Family

Jean Van Houtte's place of birth was Ghent[2]. Recorded date of birth include March 17, 1907[3] and 1907[12]. French was his native language[16].

Education

Jean Van Houtte was educated at Ghent University[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], economist[8], banker[9], jurist[10], and university teacher[17]. Among Jean Van Houtte's employers was Ghent University[20]. Positions held include Prime Minister of Belgium[18], a public office[28], in Belgium[29], founded in 1831[30] and co-opted senator[19], a position[31], in Belgium[32].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[22], a grade of an order[33], in Germany[34]; Knight of the Order of Leopold[23], a grade of an order[35], in Belgium[36]; Officer of the Order of the Crown[24], a grade of an order[37], in Belgium[38]; Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[25], a grade of an order[39], in France[40]; doctor honoris causa from the University of Grenoble[26], an award[41], in France[42]; and honorary doctor of the University of Lille[27], an award[43], in France[44].

Personal Life

Jean Van Houtte was affiliated with the Christian Social Party[45].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 23, 1991[5] and 1991[13]. Jean Van Houtte died in Brussels[4]. Burial took place at Etterbeek Cemetery[14].

Why It Matters

Jean Van Houtte ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Jean Van Houtte born?

Jean Van Houtte was born in Ghent[2].

Where did Jean Van Houtte die?

Jean Van Houtte died in Brussels[4].

What did Jean Van Houtte do for work?

Jean Van Houtte worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], economist[8], banker[9], and jurist[10].

Where did Jean Van Houtte go to school?

Jean Van Houtte was educated at Ghent University[21].

What awards did Jean Van Houtte receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[22], Knight of the Order of Leopold[23], Officer of the Order of the Crown[24], and Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[25].

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  21. [26] . archive.org. archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . Journal officiel de la République française. wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . ODIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [12] . UGentMemorialis. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Roglo. wikidata.org.
  26. [13] . UGentMemorialis. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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