Jules Destrée

Belgian lawyer and politician (1863–1936)
Person human Q522308
Jules Destrée
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Summary

Jules Destrée is a human[1]. His place of birth was Marcinelle[2]. He was born on August 21, 1863[3]. He passed away in Brussels[4]. He died on January 2, 1936[5]. He worked as a politician[6], art historian[7], writer[8], lawyer[9], and jurist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (82 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Jules Destrée's place of birth was Marcinelle[2].
  • Jules Destrée passed away in Brussels[4].
  • Jules Destrée was born on August 21, 1863[3].
  • Jules Destrée died on January 2, 1936[5].
  • Jules Destrée died on January 3, 1936[12].
  • Burial took place at Marcinelle New Communal Cemetery[13].
  • Among Jules Destrée's spouses was Marie Danse[14].
  • Jules Destrée held citizenship in Belgium[15].
  • French was Jules Destrée's native language[16].
  • Jules Destrée is identified as part of the Walloon people ethnic group[17].
  • Jules Destrée worked as a politician[6].
  • Jules Destrée's professions included art historian[7].
  • Jules Destrée's professions included writer[8].
  • Jules Destrée's professions included lawyer[9].
  • Jules Destrée worked as a jurist[10].
  • Jules Destrée's professions included art critic[18].
  • Jules Destrée held the position of member of the Chamber of Representatives of Belgium[19].
  • Jules Destrée held the position of minister of culture[20].
  • Jules Destrée held the position of bâtonnier[21].
  • Jules Destrée's education included a stint at Université libre de Bruxelles[22].
  • Jules Destrée's education included a stint at Free University of Brussels[23].
  • Jules Destrée received the Commander of the Walloon Merit[24].
  • Jules Destrée was a member of Academie Royale de Langue et de littérature Françaises[25].
  • Jules Destrée is recorded as male[26].
  • Jules Destrée's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Marcinelle[2], Jules Destrée… he was born on August 21, 1863[3]. He is identified as part of the Walloon people ethnic group[17]. French was his native language[16].

Education

Educated at Université libre de Bruxelles[22], a university[28], in Belgium[29], founded in 1969[30], headquartered in Ixelles[31] and Free University of Brussels[23], a university[32], in Belgium[33], founded in 1834[34], headquartered in Brussels[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], art historian[7], writer[8], lawyer[9], jurist[10], and art critic[18]. Positions held include member of the Chamber of Representatives of Belgium[19]; minister of culture[20], a position[36]; and bâtonnier[21], a legal profession[37].

Recognition

Jules Destrée received the Commander of the Walloon Merit[24].

Personal Life

Among Jules Destrée's spouses was Marie Danse[14]. He was affiliated with the Belgian Labour Party[38].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 2, 1936[5] and January 3, 1936[12]. Jules Destrée passed away in Brussels[4]. He is buried at Marcinelle New Communal Cemetery[13].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Jules Destrée include Academie Royale de Langue et de littérature Françaises[39], a language regulator[40], in Belgium[41], founded in 1920[42], headquartered in Academy Palace[43].

Why It Matters

Jules Destrée ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (82 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

Entities named for him include Academie Royale de Langue et de littérature Françaises[39], a language regulator[40], in Belgium[41], founded in 1920[42], headquartered in Academy Palace[43].

FAQs

Where was Jules Destrée born?

Born in Marcinelle[2].

Where did Jules Destrée die?

Jules Destrée died in Brussels[4].

Who was Jules Destrée married to?

Jules Destrée's spouses include Marie Danse[14].

What did Jules Destrée do for work?

Jules Destrée worked as politician[6], art historian[7], writer[8], lawyer[9], and jurist[10].

Where did Jules Destrée go to school?

Jules Destrée was educated at Université libre de Bruxelles[22] and Free University of Brussels[23].

What awards did Jules Destrée receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Walloon Merit[24].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . ODIS. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . ODIS. academieroyale.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [26] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [27] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] ↑ . ODIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [23] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [38] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] ↑ . Dictionary of Art Historians. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [10] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [18] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] ↑ . connaitrelawallonie.wallonie.be. connaitrelawallonie.wallonie.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . arllfb.be. Retrieved . arllfb.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] ↑ . Dictionnaire des Wallons. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [12] ↑ . ODIS. wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [39] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [43] ↑ . 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. [44] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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