Leopold III of Belgium
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Leopold III of Belgium was born on November 3, 1901, at the Palace of the Marquess of Assche[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12] and died on September 25, 1983, at Saint-Luc University Hospital[1][2][3][6][5][7][8][9][10][11][12]. A citizen of Belgium[13], he worked as a monarch, entomologist, politician, photographer, and botanical collector[12][14].
He married twice, first to Astrid of Sweden from 1926 to 1935, and then to Lilian, Princess of Réthy, from 1941 to 1983. He had several children, including Princess Joséphine-Charlotte of Belgium, Baudouin I of Belgium, Albert II of Belgium, Prince Alexandre of Belgium, Princess Marie-Christine of Belgium, and Princess Marie-Esméralda, Lady Moncada, along with one more child.
His awards included Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece, Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Leopold II, Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown, Royal Victorian Chain, Grand Cross of the Sash of the Three Orders, and Grand Cross of the Military Order of the Tower and Sword, plus two additional honors[15][16].
Leopold III of Belgium
Summary
Leopold III of Belgium is a human[1]. His place of birth was Palace of the Marquess of Assche[2]. He was born on November 3, 1901[3]. He died in Saint-Luc University Hospital[4]. He died on September 25, 1983[5]. He worked as a monarch[6], entomologist[7], politician[8], photographer[9], and botanical collector[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Palace of the Marquess of Assche[2], Leopold III of Belgium…
- Leopold III of Belgium passed away in Saint-Luc University Hospital[4].
- Leopold III of Belgium was born on November 3, 1901[3].
- Leopold III of Belgium died on September 25, 1983[5].
- Burial took place at Royal Crypt[12].
- Leopold III of Belgium's father was Albert I of Belgium[13].
- Leopold III of Belgium's mother was Elisabeth of Bavaria, Queen of the Belgians[14].
- Leopold III of Belgium was married to Astrid of Sweden[15].
- Among Leopold III of Belgium's spouses was Lilian, Princess of Réthy[16].
- A child of Leopold III of Belgium was Princess Joséphine-Charlotte of Belgium[17].
- A child of Leopold III of Belgium was Baudouin I of Belgium[18].
- A child of Leopold III of Belgium was Albert II of Belgium[19].
- A child of Leopold III of Belgium was Prince Alexandre of Belgium[20].
- A child of Leopold III of Belgium was Princess Marie-Christine of Belgium[21].
- A child of Leopold III of Belgium was Princess Marie-Esméralda, Lady Moncada[22].
- Leopold III of Belgium held citizenship in Belgium[23].
- French was Leopold III of Belgium's native language[24].
- Leopold III of Belgium's professions included monarch[6].
- Leopold III of Belgium worked as an entomologist[7].
- Leopold III of Belgium worked as a politician[8].
- Leopold III of Belgium's professions included photographer[9].
- Leopold III of Belgium's professions included botanical collector[10].
- Leopold III of Belgium held the position of King of the Belgians[25].
- Leopold III of Belgium held the position of Senator by Right[26].
- Leopold III of Belgium's education included a stint at Eton College[27].
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Origins and Family
Leopold III of Belgium's place of birth was Palace of the Marquess of Assche[2]. He was born on November 3, 1901[3]. His father was Albert I of Belgium[13]. His mother was Elisabeth of Bavaria, Queen of the Belgians[14]. French was his native language[24].
Education
Leopold III of Belgium was educated at Eton College[27].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include monarch[6], entomologist[7], politician[8], photographer[9], and botanical collector[10]. Positions held include King of the Belgians[25], a hereditary title[28], in Belgium[29], founded in 1831[30] and Senator by Right[26], a position[31], in Belgium[32], founded in 1831[33].
Recognition
Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[34], a grade of an order[35]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Leopold II[36], a grade of an order[37], in Belgium[38]; Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown[39], a grade of an order[40], in Belgium[41]; Royal Victorian Chain[42]; Grand Cross of the Sash of the Three Orders[43]; and Grand Cross of the Military Order of the Tower and Sword[44].
Personal Life
Spouses include Astrid of Sweden[15], a consort[45], 1905–1935[46], of Sweden[47] and Lilian, Princess of Réthy[16], an aristocrat[48], 1916–2002[49], of Belgium[50]. Children include Princess Joséphine-Charlotte of Belgium[17], 1927–2005[51], of Belgium[52], awarded the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Falcon[53], specialised in politics[54]; Baudouin I of Belgium[18], a sovereign[55], 1930–1993[56], of Belgium[57], awarded the Supreme Order of Christ[58]; Albert II of Belgium[19], a monarch[59], b. 1934[60], of Belgium[61], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[62]; Prince Alexandre of Belgium[20], an aristocrat[63], 1942–2009[64], of Belgium[65]; Princess Marie-Christine of Belgium[21], an aristocrat[66], b. 1951[67], of Belgium[68]; and Princess Marie-Esméralda, Lady Moncada[22], a journalist[69], b. 1956[70], of Belgium[71]. Leopold III of Belgium's religion is recorded as Catholicism[72].
Death and Burial
Leopold III of Belgium died on September 25, 1983[5]. He passed away in Saint-Luc University Hospital[4]. The cause of death was surgical complications[73]. Burial took place at Royal Crypt[12].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Leopold III of Belgium include Leopold and Astrid Coast[74], a coast[75]; Pterophyllum leopoldi[76], a taxon[77]; Xingu River ray[78], a taxon[79]; Institute of Tropical Medicine Antwerp[80], a research institute[81], in Belgium[82], founded in 1906[83], headquartered in Brussels[84]; and Gehyra leopoldi[85], a taxon[86].
Why It Matters
Leopold III of Belgium has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[87]
Entities named for him include Leopold and Astrid Coast[74], a coast[75]; Pterophyllum leopoldi[76], a taxon[77]; Xingu River ray[78], a taxon[79]; Institute of Tropical Medicine Antwerp[80], a research institute[81], in Belgium[82], founded in 1906[83], headquartered in Brussels[84]; and Gehyra leopoldi[85], a taxon[86].
FAQs
Where was Leopold III of Belgium born?
Leopold III of Belgium was born in Palace of the Marquess of Assche[2].
Where did Leopold III of Belgium die?
Leopold III of Belgium passed away in Saint-Luc University Hospital[4].
Who were Leopold III of Belgium's parents?
Leopold III of Belgium's father was Albert I of Belgium[13]. Leopold III of Belgium's mother was Elisabeth of Bavaria, Queen of the Belgians[14].
Who was Leopold III of Belgium married to?
Leopold III of Belgium's spouses include Astrid of Sweden[15] and Lilian, Princess of Réthy[16].
What did Leopold III of Belgium do for work?
Leopold III of Belgium worked as monarch[6], entomologist[7], politician[8], photographer[9], and botanical collector[10].
Where did Leopold III of Belgium go to school?
Leopold III of Belgium was educated at Eton College[27].
What awards did Leopold III of Belgium receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[34], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Leopold II[36], Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown[39], and Royal Victorian Chain[42].