Paul Heymans

Belgian politician and university teacher (1895-1960)
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Paul Heymans

Summary

Paul Heymans is a human[1]. His place of birth was Ghent[2]. He was born on March 12, 1895[3]. He passed away in Uccle[4]. He died on November 19, 1960[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and university teacher[7].

Key Facts

  • Paul Heymans's place of birth was Ghent[2].
  • Paul Heymans died in Uccle[4].
  • Paul Heymans was born on March 12, 1895[3].
  • Paul Heymans was born on 1895[8].
  • Paul Heymans died on November 19, 1960[5].
  • Paul Heymans died on 1960[9].
  • Paul Heymans's father was Jean-François Heymans[10].
  • Paul Heymans held citizenship in Belgium[11].
  • Dutch was Paul Heymans's native language[12].
  • Paul Heymans's professions included politician[6].
  • Paul Heymans's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Among Paul Heymans's employers was Ghent University[13].
  • Paul Heymans was employed by Ghent University[14].
  • Paul Heymans was employed by University College London[15].
  • Among Paul Heymans's employers was Massachusetts Institute of Technology[16].
  • Paul Heymans was educated at Ghent University[17].
  • Paul Heymans was educated at Massachusetts Institute of Technology[18].
  • Paul Heymans's doctoral advisor was Edwin Bidwell Wilson[19].
  • Paul Heymans received the Grand Officer of the Order of Leopold[20].
  • Paul Heymans received the papal chamberlain[21].
  • Paul Heymans received the Grand Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[22].
  • Paul Heymans received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Pius IX‎[23].
  • Paul Heymans received the Knight Commander of the Order of St. Gregory the Great[24].
  • Paul Heymans is recorded as male[25].
  • Paul Heymans's instance of is recorded as human[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Paul Heymans was born in Ghent[2]. Recorded date of birth include March 12, 1895[3] and 1895[8]. His father was Jean-François Heymans[10]. Dutch was his native language[12].

Education

Educated at Ghent University[17], a public university[27], in Belgium[28], founded in 1817[29], headquartered in Ghent[30] and Massachusetts Institute of Technology[18], a university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1861[33], headquartered in Cambridge[34]. Paul Heymans's doctoral advisor was Edwin Bidwell Wilson[19]. He earned the academic degree of doctorate[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and university teacher[7]. Employers include Ghent University[13], a public university[36], in Belgium[37], founded in 1817[38], headquartered in Ghent[39]; University College London[15], a university college[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1826[42], headquartered in UCL Main Building[43]; and Massachusetts Institute of Technology[16], a university[44], in United States[45], founded in 1861[46], headquartered in Cambridge[47].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Officer of the Order of Leopold[20], a grade of an order[48], in Belgium[49]; papal chamberlain[21], a title of honor[50], in Papal States[51], founded in 0440[52]; Grand Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[22], a grade of an order[53], in Italy[54]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Pius IX‎[23], a grade of an order[55], in Vatican City[56]; and Knight Commander of the Order of St. Gregory the Great[24], a grade of an order[57].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include November 19, 1960[5] and 1960[9]. Paul Heymans passed away in Uccle[4].

FAQs

Where was Paul Heymans born?

Paul Heymans's place of birth was Ghent[2].

Where did Paul Heymans die?

Paul Heymans died in Uccle[4].

Who were Paul Heymans's parents?

Paul Heymans's father was Jean-François Heymans[10].

What did Paul Heymans do for work?

Paul Heymans worked as politician[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Paul Heymans go to school?

Paul Heymans was educated at Ghent University[17] and Massachusetts Institute of Technology[18].

What awards did Paul Heymans receive?

Honors received include Grand Officer of the Order of Leopold[20], papal chamberlain[21], Grand Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[22], and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Pius IX‎[23].

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Class ancestry

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  1. 9d ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Father Jean-François Heymans
    Date of birth +1895-03-12T00:00:00Z, +1895-00-00T00:00:00Z
    Occupation politician, university teacher
    Ugentmemorialis professor id 000001065
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