Léon Janssen

Belgian businessman (1849-1923)
Person human Q3271076
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Léon Janssen

Summary

Léon Janssen is a human[1]. Born in Maastricht[2], he… he was born on March 21, 1849[3]. He died in Brussels[4]. He died on February 26, 1923[5]. He worked as a banker[6] and art collector[7].

Key Facts

  • Léon Janssen was born in Maastricht[2].
  • Léon Janssen passed away in Brussels[4].
  • Léon Janssen was born on March 21, 1849[3].
  • Léon Janssen died on February 26, 1923[5].
  • Léon Janssen held citizenship in Belgium[8].
  • Léon Janssen's professions included banker[6].
  • Léon Janssen worked as an art collector[7].
  • A notable work attributed to Léon Janssen is Catalogue de la collection de peintures du Baron Janssen a Bruxelles[9].
  • Léon Janssen received the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[10].
  • Léon Janssen received the Commander of the Order of Leopold[11].
  • Léon Janssen received the commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[12].
  • Léon Janssen received the Order of Saint Michael[13].
  • Léon Janssen received the Order of the Red Eagle[14].
  • Léon Janssen received the Order of Charles III[15].
  • Léon Janssen is recorded as male[16].
  • Léon Janssen's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Léon Janssen's family is recorded as Q3065227[18].
  • Léon Janssen's noble title is recorded as Baron Janssen[19].
  • Léon Janssen's Commons category is recorded as Léon Janssen-Bourgeois[20].
  • Léon Janssen's family name is recorded as Janssen[21].
  • Léon Janssen's given name is recorded as Léon[22].
  • Léon Janssen's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[23].

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Origins and Family

Léon Janssen was born in Maastricht[2]. He was born on March 21, 1849[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include banker[6] and art collector[7].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Léon Janssen is Catalogue de la collection de peintures du Baron Janssen a Bruxelles[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[10], a grade of an order[24], in France[25]; Commander of the Order of Leopold[11], a grade of an order[26], in Belgium[27]; commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[12], a grade of an order[28], in Denmark[29]; Order of Saint Michael[13], an order[30], in Electorate of Bavaria[31], founded in 1693[32]; Order of the Red Eagle[14], an order[33], in Kingdom of Prussia[34], founded in 1792[35]; and Order of Charles III[15], a civil decoration[36], in Spain[37], founded in 1771[38].

Death and Burial

Léon Janssen died on February 26, 1923[5]. He passed away in Brussels[4].

FAQs

Where was Léon Janssen born?

Léon Janssen's place of birth was Maastricht[2].

Where did Léon Janssen die?

Léon Janssen passed away in Brussels[4].

What did Léon Janssen do for work?

Léon Janssen worked as banker[6] and art collector[7].

What awards did Léon Janssen receive?

Honors received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[10], Commander of the Order of Leopold[11], commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[12], and Order of Saint Michael[13].

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  15. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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    Family Q3065227
    Place of birth Maastricht
    Noble title Baron Janssen
    Nationale thesaurus voor auteursnamen id 071653856
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