Leopold I of Belgium
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Leopold I of Belgium
Summary
Leopold I of Belgium is a human[1]. His place of birth was Coburg[2]. He was born on December 16, 1790[3]. He passed away in Laeken[4]. He died on December 10, 1865[5]. He worked as a politician[6], military personnel[7], and aristocrat[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]
Key Facts
- Leopold I of Belgium's place of birth was Coburg[2].
- Leopold I of Belgium passed away in Laeken[4].
- Leopold I of Belgium was born on December 16, 1790[3].
- Leopold I of Belgium died on December 10, 1865[5].
- Leopold I of Belgium is buried at Royal Crypt[10].
- Leopold I of Belgium's father was Francis, Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld[11].
- Leopold I of Belgium's mother was Countess Augusta Reuss of Ebersdorf[12].
- Among Leopold I of Belgium's spouses was Princess Charlotte Augusta of Wales[13].
- Among Leopold I of Belgium's spouses was Louise of Orléans[14].
- A child of Leopold I of Belgium was Louis Philippe, Crown Prince of Belgium[15].
- A child of Leopold I of Belgium was Leopold II of Belgium[16].
- A child of Leopold I of Belgium was Prince Philippe, Count of Flanders[17].
- A child of Leopold I of Belgium was Charlotte of Belgium[18].
- A child of Leopold I of Belgium was Georg von Eppinghoven[19].
- A child of Leopold I of Belgium was Arthur von Eppinghoven[20].
- Leopold I of Belgium held citizenship in Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld[21].
- Leopold I of Belgium held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[22].
- Leopold I of Belgium held citizenship in Belgium[23].
- German was Leopold I of Belgium's native language[24].
- Leopold I of Belgium worked as a politician[6].
- Leopold I of Belgium worked as a military personnel[7].
- Leopold I of Belgium worked as an aristocrat[8].
- Leopold I of Belgium held the position of King of the Belgians[25].
- Leopold I of Belgium received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[26].
- Leopold I of Belgium received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[27].
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Origins and Family
Leopold I of Belgium was born in Coburg[2]. He was born on December 16, 1790[3]. His father was Francis, Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld[11]. His mother was Countess Augusta Reuss of Ebersdorf[12]. German was his native language[24].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[6], military personnel[7], and aristocrat[8]. Leopold I of Belgium held the position of King of the Belgians[25].
Recognition
Awards received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[26], a grade of an order[28], in France[29]; Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[27], a grade of an order[30]; Knight of the Order of Maria Theresa[31], a grade of an order[32]; Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[33], a grade of an order[34], in Russian Empire[35]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[36], a grade of an order[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1815[39]; and Order of the Black Eagle[40].
Personal Life
Spouses include Princess Charlotte Augusta of Wales[13], an aristocrat[41], 1796–1817[42], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[43], awarded the Dame Grand Cordon of the Order of Saint Catherine[44] and Louise of Orléans[14], a watercolorist[45], 1812–1850[46], of France[47], awarded the Order of Queen Maria Luisa[48]. Children include Louis Philippe, Crown Prince of Belgium[15], an aristocrat[49], 1833–1834[50], of Belgium[51]; Leopold II of Belgium[16], a monarch[52], 1835–1909[53], of Belgium[54], awarded the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[55]; Prince Philippe, Count of Flanders[17], 1837–1905[56], of Belgium[57], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[58]; Charlotte of Belgium[18], a consort[59], 1840–1927[60], of Belgium[61]; Georg von Eppinghoven[19], a military officer[62], 1849–1904[63], of Belgium[64]; and Arthur von Eppinghoven[20], a painter[65], 1852–1940[66], of Belgium[67]. Leopold I of Belgium's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[68].
Death and Burial
Leopold I of Belgium died on December 10, 1865[5]. He died in Laeken[4]. He is buried at Royal Crypt[10].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Leopold I of Belgium include Belgian frigate Leopold I[69], a frigate[70]; Leopold Quarter[71], a neighbourhood of Brussels[72], in Belgium[73]; Order of Leopold[74], a state order[75], in Belgium[76], founded in 1832[77]; and Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany[78], a politician[79], 1853–1884[80], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[81], awarded the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[82].
Why It Matters
Leopold I of Belgium has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[83]
Entities named for him include Belgian frigate Leopold I[69], a frigate[70]; Leopold Quarter[71], a neighbourhood of Brussels[72], in Belgium[73]; Order of Leopold[74], a state order[75], in Belgium[76], founded in 1832[77]; and Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany[78], a politician[79], 1853–1884[80], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[81], awarded the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[82].
FAQs
Where was Leopold I of Belgium born?
Leopold I of Belgium was born in Coburg[2].
Where did Leopold I of Belgium die?
Leopold I of Belgium passed away in Laeken[4].
Who were Leopold I of Belgium's parents?
Leopold I of Belgium's father was Francis, Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld[11]. Leopold I of Belgium's mother was Countess Augusta Reuss of Ebersdorf[12].
Who was Leopold I of Belgium married to?
Leopold I of Belgium's spouses include Princess Charlotte Augusta of Wales[13] and Louise of Orléans[14].
What did Leopold I of Belgium do for work?
Leopold I of Belgium worked as politician[6], military personnel[7], and aristocrat[8].
What awards did Leopold I of Belgium receive?
Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[26], Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[27], Knight of the Order of Maria Theresa[31], and Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[33].