Paul-Henri Spaak

Belgian politician (1899-1972)
Person human Q155691
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Paul-Henri Spaak

Summary

Paul-Henri Spaak is a human[1]. He was born in Schaerbeek[2]. He was born on January 25, 1899[3]. He passed away in Braine-l'Alleud[4]. He died on July 31, 1972[5]. He worked as a politician[6], diplomat[7], and tennis player[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,307 views/month, #7,218 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Paul-Henri Spaak was born in Schaerbeek[2].
  • Paul-Henri Spaak passed away in Braine-l'Alleud[4].
  • Paul-Henri Spaak passed away in Brussels[10].
  • Paul-Henri Spaak was born on January 25, 1899[3].
  • Paul-Henri Spaak died on July 31, 1972[5].
  • Burial took place at Braine-l'Alleud[11].
  • Paul-Henri Spaak's father was Paul Spaak[12].
  • Paul-Henri Spaak's mother was Marie Janson[13].
  • A child of Paul-Henri Spaak was Antoinette Spaak[14].
  • A child of Paul-Henri Spaak was Fernand Spaak[15].
  • Paul-Henri Spaak held citizenship in Belgium[16].
  • French was Paul-Henri Spaak's native language[17].
  • Paul-Henri Spaak worked as a politician[6].
  • Paul-Henri Spaak worked as a diplomat[7].
  • Paul-Henri Spaak worked as a tennis player[8].
  • Paul-Henri Spaak held the position of Prime Minister of Belgium[18].
  • Paul-Henri Spaak held the position of Prime Minister of Belgium[19].
  • Paul-Henri Spaak held the position of Prime Minister of Belgium[20].
  • Paul-Henri Spaak held the position of Secretary General of NATO[21].
  • Paul-Henri Spaak held the position of member of the Chamber of Representatives of Belgium[22].
  • Paul-Henri Spaak held the position of President of the United Nations General Assembly[23].
  • Paul-Henri Spaak received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown[24].
  • Paul-Henri Spaak received the Grand Cordon of the Order of Leopold[25].
  • Paul-Henri Spaak received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Southern Cross[26].
  • Paul-Henri Spaak received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[27].

Product Details

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  • Type: Person[28]

  • Country: BE[29]

  • Began / founded: 1899-01-25[30]

  • Ended / dissolved: 1972-07-31[31]

  • MusicBrainz ID: 25c1cb5e-993e-4c6d-acf1-7938718b1c96[32]

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Origins and Family

Paul-Henri Spaak was born in Schaerbeek[2]. He was born on January 25, 1899[3]. His father was Paul Spaak[12]. His mother was Marie Janson[13]. French was his native language[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], diplomat[7], and tennis player[8]. Positions held include Prime Minister of Belgium[18], a public office[33], in Belgium[34], founded in 1831[35]; Secretary General of NATO[21], a position[36], in NATO[37], founded in 1952[38]; member of the Chamber of Representatives of Belgium[22]; President of the United Nations General Assembly[23], a position[39], founded in 1946[40]; ambassador[41], a diplomatic rank[42]; and president of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe[43], a position[44].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown[24], Grand Cordon of the Order of Leopold[25], Grand Cross of the Order of the Southern Cross[26], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[27], doctor honoris causa from the University of Aix-Marseille[45], and Grand Cross of the Order of Christ[46].

Personal Life

Children include Antoinette Spaak[14] and Fernand Spaak[15]. Political affiliations include Belgian Socialist Party[47] and Socialist Party[48].

Death and Burial

Paul-Henri Spaak died on July 31, 1972[5]. Recorded place of death include Braine-l'Alleud[4], a municipality of Belgium[49], in Belgium[50] and Brussels[10], a big city[51], in Belgium[52], founded in 1795[53]. Burial took place at Braine-l'Alleud[11].

Why It Matters

Paul-Henri Spaak ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,307 views/month, #7,218 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]

FAQs

Where was Paul-Henri Spaak born?

Born in Schaerbeek[2], Paul-Henri Spaak…

Where did Paul-Henri Spaak die?

Paul-Henri Spaak died in Braine-l'Alleud[4].

Who were Paul-Henri Spaak's parents?

Paul-Henri Spaak's father was Paul Spaak[12]. Paul-Henri Spaak's mother was Marie Janson[13].

What did Paul-Henri Spaak do for work?

Paul-Henri Spaak worked as politician[6], diplomat[7], and tennis player[8].

What awards did Paul-Henri Spaak receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown[24], Grand Cordon of the Order of Leopold[25], Grand Cross of the Order of the Southern Cross[26], and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[27].

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  30. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  31. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Product details (FDA / USDA / NHTSA public-domain catalog data)

  1. [28] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  2. [29] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
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  5. [32] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

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  15. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [54] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [55] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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