Joseph, 6th Duke d'Ursel

Belgian politician (1848-1903)
Person human Q465957
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Joseph, 6th Duke d'Ursel

Summary

Joseph, 6th Duke d'Ursel is a human[1]. Born in Brussels[2], he… he was born on July 3, 1848[3]. He died in Strombeek-Bever[4]. He died on November 15, 1903[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and diplomat[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Joseph, 6th Duke d'Ursel's place of birth was Brussels[2].
  • Joseph, 6th Duke d'Ursel passed away in Strombeek-Bever[4].
  • Joseph, 6th Duke d'Ursel was born on July 3, 1848[3].
  • Joseph, 6th Duke d'Ursel died on November 15, 1903[5].
  • Joseph, 6th Duke d'Ursel's father was Léon, 5th Duke d'Ursel[9].
  • Joseph, 6th Duke d'Ursel's mother was Henriette Marie d'Harcourt[10].
  • A child of Joseph, 6th Duke d'Ursel was Robert d'Ursel, 7th Duke of Ursel[11].
  • Joseph, 6th Duke d'Ursel held citizenship in Belgium[12].
  • Joseph, 6th Duke d'Ursel's professions included politician[6].
  • Joseph, 6th Duke d'Ursel worked as a diplomat[7].
  • Joseph, 6th Duke d'Ursel held the position of Senator of Belgium[13].
  • Joseph, 6th Duke d'Ursel held the position of governor of the province of Hainaut[14].
  • Joseph, 6th Duke d'Ursel held the position of President of the Belgian Senate[15].
  • Joseph, 6th Duke d'Ursel held the position of mayor of a place in Belgium[16].
  • Joseph, 6th Duke d'Ursel held the position of mayor of a place in Belgium[17].
  • Joseph, 6th Duke d'Ursel's education included a stint at Catholic University of Leuven[18].
  • Joseph, 6th Duke d'Ursel received the Grand Officer of the Order of Leopold[19].
  • Joseph, 6th Duke d'Ursel received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Pius IX‎[20].
  • Joseph, 6th Duke d'Ursel received the Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III[21].
  • Joseph, 6th Duke d'Ursel received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[22].
  • Joseph, 6th Duke d'Ursel received the Knight Commander of the Order of St. Gregory the Great[23].
  • Joseph, 6th Duke d'Ursel received the Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion[24].
  • Joseph, 6th Duke d'Ursel's religion is recorded as Catholicism[25].
  • Joseph, 6th Duke d'Ursel is recorded as male[26].
  • Joseph, 6th Duke d'Ursel's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Brussels[2], Joseph, 6th Duke d'Ursel… he was born on July 3, 1848[3]. His father was Léon, 5th Duke d'Ursel[9]. His mother was Henriette Marie d'Harcourt[10].

Education

Joseph, 6th Duke d'Ursel's education included a stint at Catholic University of Leuven[18]. He earned the academic degree of doctorate[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and diplomat[7]. Positions held include Senator of Belgium[13]; governor of the province of Hainaut[14], a public office[29], in Belgium[30]; President of the Belgian Senate[15], a public office[31], in Belgium[32], founded in 1830[33]; and mayor of a place in Belgium[16], a position[34], in Belgium[35], founded in 1830[36].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Officer of the Order of Leopold[19], a grade of an order[37], in Belgium[38]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Pius IX‎[20], a grade of an order[39], in Vatican City[40]; Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III[21], a grade of an order[41], in Spain[42]; Officer of the Legion of Honour[22], a grade of an order[43], in France[44]; Knight Commander of the Order of St. Gregory the Great[23], a grade of an order[45]; and Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion[24], a grade of an order[46], in Netherlands[47], founded in 1815[48].

Personal Life

A child of Joseph, 6th Duke d'Ursel was Robert d'Ursel, 7th Duke of Ursel[11]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism[25]. He was affiliated with the Catholic Party[49].

Death and Burial

Joseph, 6th Duke d'Ursel died on November 15, 1903[5]. He died in Strombeek-Bever[4].

Why It Matters

Joseph, 6th Duke d'Ursel ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

FAQs

Where was Joseph, 6th Duke d'Ursel born?

Joseph, 6th Duke d'Ursel's place of birth was Brussels[2].

Where did Joseph, 6th Duke d'Ursel die?

Joseph, 6th Duke d'Ursel passed away in Strombeek-Bever[4].

Who were Joseph, 6th Duke d'Ursel's parents?

Joseph, 6th Duke d'Ursel's father was Léon, 5th Duke d'Ursel[9]. Joseph, 6th Duke d'Ursel's mother was Henriette Marie d'Harcourt[10].

What did Joseph, 6th Duke d'Ursel do for work?

Joseph, 6th Duke d'Ursel worked as politician[6] and diplomat[7].

Where did Joseph, 6th Duke d'Ursel go to school?

Joseph, 6th Duke d'Ursel was educated at Catholic University of Leuven[18].

What awards did Joseph, 6th Duke d'Ursel receive?

Honors received include Grand Officer of the Order of Leopold[19], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Pius IX‎[20], Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III[21], and Officer of the Legion of Honour[22].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [50] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [51] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Academic degree doctorate
    Given name Joseph
    Family name Ursel
    Country of citizenship Belgium
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