Jules Destrée

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

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], and lawyer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[10]

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[11].
  • Burial took place at Marcinelle New Communal Cemetery[12].
  • Among Jules Destrée's spouses was Marie Danse[13].
  • Jules Destrée held citizenship in Belgium[14].
  • French was Jules Destrée's native language[15].
  • Jules Destrée is identified as part of the Walloon people ethnic group[16].
  • 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 held the position of member of the Chamber of Representatives of Belgium[17].
  • Jules Destrée held the position of minister of culture[18].
  • Jules Destrée held the position of bâtonnier[19].
  • Jules Destrée was educated at Université libre de Bruxelles[20].
  • Jules Destrée's education included a stint at Free University of Brussels[21].
  • Jules Destrée received the Commander of the Walloon Merit[22].
  • Jules Destrée was a member of Academie Royale de Langue et de littérature Françaises[23].
  • Jules Destrée is recorded as male[24].
  • Jules Destrée's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Jules Destrée was affiliated with the Belgian Labour Party[26].
  • Jules Destrée's Commons category is recorded as Jules Destrée[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[16]. French was his native language[15].

Education

Educated at Université libre de Bruxelles[20], a university[28], in Belgium[29], founded in 1969[30], headquartered in Ixelles[31] and Free University of Brussels[21], 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], and lawyer[9]. Positions held include member of the Chamber of Representatives of Belgium[17]; minister of culture[18], a position[36]; and bâtonnier[19], a legal profession[37].

Recognition

Jules Destrée received the Commander of the Walloon Merit[22].

Personal Life

Among Jules Destrée's spouses was Marie Danse[13]. He was affiliated with the Belgian Labour Party[26].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 2, 1936[5] and January 3, 1936[11]. Jules Destrée passed away in Brussels[4]. He is buried at Marcinelle New Communal Cemetery[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Jules Destrée include Academie Royale de Langue et de littérature Françaises[38], a language regulator[39], in Belgium[40], founded in 1920[41], headquartered in Academy Palace[42].

Why It Matters

Jules Destrée ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

Entities named for him include Academie Royale de Langue et de littérature Françaises[38], a language regulator[39], in Belgium[40], founded in 1920[41], headquartered in Academy Palace[42].

FAQs

Where was Jules Destrée born?

Born in Marcinelle[2], Jules Destrée…

Where did Jules Destrée die?

Jules Destrée died in Brussels[4].

Who was Jules Destrée married to?

Jules Destrée's spouses include Marie Danse[13].

What did Jules Destrée do for work?

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

Where did Jules Destrée go to school?

Jules Destrée was educated at Université libre de Bruxelles[20] and Free University of Brussels[21].

What awards did Jules Destrée receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Walloon Merit[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [38] . 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. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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