Paul-Émile Janson

French-speaking Belgian liberal politician (1872–1944)
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Paul-Émile Janson

Summary

Paul-Émile Janson is a human[1]. He was born in Brussels[2]. He was born on May 30, 1872[3]. He passed away in Buchenwald concentration camp[4]. He died on March 3, 1944[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Brussels[2], Paul-Émile Janson…
  • Paul-Émile Janson passed away in Buchenwald concentration camp[4].
  • Paul-Émile Janson was born on May 30, 1872[3].
  • Paul-Émile Janson died on March 3, 1944[5].
  • Paul-Émile Janson's father was Paul Janson[8].
  • Paul-Émile Janson held citizenship in Belgium[9].
  • Paul-Émile Janson's professions included politician[6].
  • Paul-Émile Janson held the position of Prime Minister of Belgium[10].
  • Paul-Émile Janson held the position of member of the Chamber of Representatives of Belgium[11].
  • Paul-Émile Janson held the position of Senator of Belgium[12].
  • Paul-Émile Janson held the position of Minister of Defence of Belgium[13].
  • Paul-Émile Janson held the position of Minister of Justice of Belgium[14].
  • Paul-Émile Janson held the position of Minister of Justice of Belgium[15].
  • Paul-Émile Janson's education included a stint at Free University of Brussels[16].
  • Paul-Émile Janson received the honorary doctor of the University of Lille[17].
  • Paul-Émile Janson received the Grand Cordon of the Order of Leopold[18].
  • Paul-Émile Janson received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown[19].
  • Paul-Émile Janson received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[20].
  • Paul-Émile Janson is recorded as male[21].
  • Paul-Émile Janson's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Paul-Émile Janson was affiliated with the Liberal Party[23].
  • Paul-Émile Janson's Commons category is recorded as Paul-Emile Janson[24].
  • Paul-Émile Janson's family name is recorded as Janson[25].
  • Paul-Émile Janson's given name is recorded as Paul-Émile[26].
  • Paul-Émile Janson's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Paul-Émile Janson'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Brussels[2], Paul-Émile Janson… he was born on May 30, 1872[3]. His father was Paul Janson[8].

Education

Paul-Émile Janson's education included a stint at Free University of Brussels[16].

Career and Affiliations

Paul-Émile Janson's professions included politician[6]. Positions held include Prime Minister of Belgium[10], a public office[28], in Belgium[29], founded in 1831[30]; member of the Chamber of Representatives of Belgium[11]; Senator of Belgium[12]; Minister of Defence of Belgium[13], a position[31], in Belgium[32]; Minister of Justice of Belgium[14], a position[33], in Belgium[34]; and Minister of Foreign Affairs in Belgium[35], a position[36], in Belgium[37].

Recognition

Awards received include honorary doctor of the University of Lille[17], an award[38], in France[39]; Grand Cordon of the Order of Leopold[18], a grade of an order[40], in Belgium[41]; Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown[19], a grade of an order[42], in Belgium[43]; and Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[20], a grade of an order[44], in France[45].

Personal Life

Paul-Émile Janson was affiliated with the Liberal Party[23].

Death and Burial

Paul-Émile Janson died on March 3, 1944[5]. He died in Buchenwald concentration camp[4].

Why It Matters

Paul-Émile Janson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Paul-Émile Janson born?

Paul-Émile Janson's place of birth was Brussels[2].

Where did Paul-Émile Janson die?

Paul-Émile Janson passed away in Buchenwald concentration camp[4].

Who were Paul-Émile Janson's parents?

Paul-Émile Janson's father was Paul Janson[8].

What did Paul-Émile Janson do for work?

Paul-Émile Janson worked as politician[6].

Where did Paul-Émile Janson go to school?

Paul-Émile Janson was educated at Free University of Brussels[16].

What awards did Paul-Émile Janson receive?

Honors received include honorary doctor of the University of Lille[17], Grand Cordon of the Order of Leopold[18], Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown[19], and Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[20].

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  3. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  13. [35] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  17. [17] . education.persee.fr. education.persee.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Biographie Nationale de Belgique. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Biographie Nationale de Belgique. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
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  26. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  8. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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