Paul Devaux

Belgian politician (1801-1880)
Person human Q1897097
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Paul Devaux

Summary

Paul Devaux is a human[1]. His place of birth was Bruges[2]. He was born on April 10, 1801[3]. He passed away in Brussels metropolitan area[4]. He died on January 30, 1880[5]. He worked as a politician[6], historian[7], lawyer[8], and jurist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Paul Devaux's place of birth was Bruges[2].
  • Paul Devaux died in Brussels metropolitan area[4].
  • Paul Devaux was born on April 10, 1801[3].
  • Paul Devaux died on January 30, 1880[5].
  • Paul Devaux held citizenship in Belgium[11].
  • French was Paul Devaux's native language[12].
  • Paul Devaux worked as a politician[6].
  • Paul Devaux worked as a historian[7].
  • Paul Devaux worked as a lawyer[8].
  • Paul Devaux worked as a jurist[9].
  • Paul Devaux held the position of member of the Chamber of Representatives of Belgium[13].
  • Paul Devaux held the position of member of the National Congress of Belgium[14].
  • Paul Devaux received the Grand Cordon of the Order of Leopold[15].
  • Paul Devaux is recorded as male[16].
  • Paul Devaux's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Paul Devaux's Commons category is recorded as Paul Devaux[18].
  • Paul Devaux's family name is recorded as Devaux[19].
  • Paul Devaux's given name is recorded as Paul[20].
  • Paul Devaux's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[21].
  • Paul Devaux's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[22].
  • Paul Devaux's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[23].
  • Paul Devaux's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Paul Devaux'}[24].

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Origins and Family

Born in Bruges[2], Paul Devaux… he was born on April 10, 1801[3]. French was his native language[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], historian[7], lawyer[8], and jurist[9]. Positions held include member of the Chamber of Representatives of Belgium[13] and member of the National Congress of Belgium[14].

Recognition

Paul Devaux received the Grand Cordon of the Order of Leopold[15].

Death and Burial

Paul Devaux died on January 30, 1880[5]. He died in Brussels metropolitan area[4].

Why It Matters

Paul Devaux ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

FAQs

Where was Paul Devaux born?

Born in Bruges[2], Paul Devaux…

Where did Paul Devaux die?

Paul Devaux passed away in Brussels metropolitan area[4].

What did Paul Devaux do for work?

Paul Devaux worked as politician[6], historian[7], lawyer[8], and jurist[9].

What awards did Paul Devaux receive?

Honors received include Grand Cordon of the Order of Leopold[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, historian, lawyer +1
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  2. 26d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)
    Place of death Brussels metropolitan area
    Languages spoken, written or signed French
    Aliases
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