Léon Delacroix

Belgian prime minister (1867-1929)
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Léon Delacroix

Summary

Léon Delacroix is a human[1]. Born in Saint-Josse-ten-Noode[2], he… he was born on +1867-12-27T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Baden-Baden[4]. He died on +1929-10-15T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6], jurist[7], lawyer[8], and judge[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Léon Delacroix was born in Saint-Josse-ten-Noode[2].
  • Léon Delacroix died in Baden-Baden[4].
  • Léon Delacroix was born on +1867-12-27T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Léon Delacroix died on +1929-10-15T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Léon Delacroix held citizenship in Belgium[11].
  • French was Léon Delacroix's native language[12].
  • Léon Delacroix's professions included politician[6].
  • Léon Delacroix worked as a jurist[7].
  • Léon Delacroix worked as a lawyer[8].
  • Léon Delacroix worked as a judge[9].
  • Léon Delacroix held the position of Prime Minister of Belgium[13].
  • Léon Delacroix held the position of member of the Chamber of Representatives of Belgium[14].
  • Léon Delacroix held the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs in Belgium[15].
  • Léon Delacroix's education included a stint at Université libre de Bruxelles[16].
  • Léon Delacroix was educated at Free University of Brussels[17].
  • Léon Delacroix received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[18].
  • Léon Delacroix received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Oak Crown[19].
  • Léon Delacroix received the Grand Officer of the Order of Leopold[20].
  • Léon Delacroix received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[21].
  • Léon Delacroix received the Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[22].
  • Léon Delacroix received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus[23].
  • Léon Delacroix's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[24].
  • Léon Delacroix is recorded as male[25].
  • Léon Delacroix's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Léon Delacroix was affiliated with the Catholic Party[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Léon Delacroix was born in Saint-Josse-ten-Noode[2]. He was born on +1867-12-27T00:00:00Z[3]. French was his native language[12].

Education

Educated at Université libre de Bruxelles[16], a university[28], in Belgium[29], founded in 1969[30], headquartered in Ixelles[31] and Free University of Brussels[17], a university[32], in Belgium[33], founded in 1834[34], headquartered in Brussels[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], jurist[7], lawyer[8], and judge[9]. Positions held include Prime Minister of Belgium[13], a public office[36], in Belgium[37], founded in 1831[38]; member of the Chamber of Representatives of Belgium[14]; and Minister of Foreign Affairs in Belgium[15], a position[39], in Belgium[40].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[18], a grade of an order[41], in France[42]; Grand Cross of the Order of the Oak Crown[19], a grade of an order[43], in Luxembourg[44], founded in 1841[45]; Grand Officer of the Order of Leopold[20], a grade of an order[46], in Belgium[47]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[21], a grade of an order[48], in United Kingdom[49], founded in 1815[50]; Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[22], a grade of an order[51], in Japan[52], founded in 1875[53]; and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus[23], a grade of an order[54], in Duchy of Savoy[55].

Personal Life

Léon Delacroix's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[24]. He was affiliated with the Catholic Party[27].

Death and Burial

Léon Delacroix died on +1929-10-15T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Baden-Baden[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Léon Delacroix include Delacroix metro station[56], a metro station[57], in Belgium[58], founded in 2006[59].

Why It Matters

Léon Delacroix ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]

Entities named for him include Delacroix metro station[56], a metro station[57], in Belgium[58], founded in 2006[59].

FAQs

Where was Léon Delacroix born?

Léon Delacroix was born in Saint-Josse-ten-Noode[2].

Where did Léon Delacroix die?

Léon Delacroix died in Baden-Baden[4].

What did Léon Delacroix do for work?

Léon Delacroix worked as politician[6], jurist[7], lawyer[8], and judge[9].

Where did Léon Delacroix go to school?

Léon Delacroix was educated at Université libre de Bruxelles[16] and Free University of Brussels[17].

What awards did Léon Delacroix receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[18], Grand Cross of the Order of the Oak Crown[19], Grand Officer of the Order of Leopold[20], and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[21].

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  3. [61] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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