Louis Empain

Belgian private banker and politician (1862-1935)
Person human Q11984991
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Louis Empain

Summary

Louis Empain is a human[1]. His place of birth was Tongre-Notre-Dame[2]. He was born on +1862-06-25T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Brussels[4]. He died on +1935-01-28T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a banker[6] and politician[7].

Key Facts

  • Louis Empain was born in Tongre-Notre-Dame[2].
  • Louis Empain passed away in Brussels[4].
  • Louis Empain was born on +1862-06-25T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Louis Empain died on +1935-01-28T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Louis Empain held citizenship in Belgium[8].
  • Louis Empain's professions included banker[6].
  • Louis Empain worked as a politician[7].
  • Louis Empain held the position of Senator of Belgium[9].
  • Louis Empain's education included a stint at Catholic University of Leuven[10].
  • Louis Empain received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[11].
  • Louis Empain received the Grand Officer of the Order of the Crown[12].
  • Louis Empain received the Commander of the Order of Leopold[13].
  • Louis Empain received the Commander of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus[14].
  • Louis Empain received the King Albert Medal[15].
  • Louis Empain is recorded as male[16].
  • Louis Empain's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Louis Empain's family is recorded as Empain family[18].
  • Louis Empain's noble title is recorded as Baron Empain[19].
  • Louis Empain was affiliated with the Catholic Party[20].
  • Louis Empain's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 3604147665818760670002[21].
  • Louis Empain's GND ID is recorded as 1116040530[22].
  • Louis Empain's IdRef ID is recorded as 201600366[23].
  • Louis Empain's family name is recorded as Empain[24].
  • Louis Empain's given name is recorded as Louis[25].
  • Louis Empain's owner of is recorded as hôtel Empain[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Tongre-Notre-Dame[2], Louis Empain… he was born on +1862-06-25T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Louis Empain was educated at Catholic University of Leuven[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include banker[6] and politician[7]. Louis Empain held the position of Senator of Belgium[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[11], a grade of an order[27], in France[28]; Grand Officer of the Order of the Crown[12], a grade of an order[29], in Belgium[30]; Commander of the Order of Leopold[13], a grade of an order[31], in Belgium[32]; Commander of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus[14]; and King Albert Medal[15], a civil decoration[33], in Belgium[34], founded in 1919[35].

Personal Life

Louis Empain was affiliated with the Catholic Party[20].

Death and Burial

Louis Empain died on +1935-01-28T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Brussels[4].

FAQs

Where was Louis Empain born?

Louis Empain's place of birth was Tongre-Notre-Dame[2].

Where did Louis Empain die?

Louis Empain passed away in Brussels[4].

What did Louis Empain do for work?

Louis Empain worked as banker[6] and politician[7].

Where did Louis Empain go to school?

Louis Empain was educated at Catholic University of Leuven[10].

What awards did Louis Empain receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[11], Grand Officer of the Order of the Crown[12], Commander of the Order of Leopold[13], and Commander of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus[14].

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  20. [23] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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