Paul Béthune

Belgian lawyer and politician (1830-1901)
Person human Q11301727
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Summary

Paul Béthune was born on May 13, 1830[1], in Kortrijk[2]. He died on January 3, 1901[3], in Aalst[4]. He worked as a lawyer[5] and politician[6]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Aalst Communal Cemetery[8]
  • Father: Félix Bethune[9]
  • Mother: Julie de Renty[10]
  • Spouse: Adélaïde Eliaert[11]
  • Child: Léon de Bethune[12], Louis de Béthune[13], Benoit Béthune[14], Félix Marie Joseph de Béthune[15]
  • Country of citizenship: Belgium[16]
  • Position held: Senator of Belgium[17], vice president[18], provincial council member[19], council member[20], Q131701871[21]
  • Educated at: Catholic University of Leuven[22]
  • Sex or gender: male[23]
  • Family: de Bethune[24]
  • Noble title: baron[25]
  • Member of political party: Catholic Party[26]
  • Commons category: Paul de Bethune[27]
  • Academic degree: doctorate[28]
  • Residence: Aalst[29]
  • Family name: Béthune[30]
  • Given name: Paul[31], Valery (prenom)[32], Jules[33]
  • Nickname: Paul[34]
  • Sibling: Jean-Baptiste Bethune[35], Sidonie Bethune[36], Pauline Bethune[37], Felix Achille de Bethune[38]
  • Maintained by WikiProject: Other letters from Guido Gezelle[39]
  • Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[40]

FAQs

Where was Paul Béthune born?

Paul Béthune was born in Kortrijk[2].

Where did Paul Béthune die?

Paul Béthune passed away in Aalst[4].

Who were Paul Béthune's parents?

Paul Béthune's father was Félix Bethune[9]. Paul Béthune's mother was Julie de Renty[10].

Who was Paul Béthune married to?

Paul Béthune's spouses include Adélaïde Eliaert[11].

What did Paul Béthune do for work?

Paul Béthune worked as a lawyer[5] and politician[6].

Where did Paul Béthune go to school?

Paul Béthune was educated at Catholic University of Leuven[22].

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    Given name → Paul, Valery (prenom), Jules
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