Paul Struye

Belgian politician (1896–1974)
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Paul Struye

Summary

Paul Struye is a human[1]. He was born in Ghent[2]. He was born on September 1, 1896[3]. He passed away in Ixelles[4]. He died on February 16, 1974[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], politician[7], university teacher[8], lawyer[9], and resistance fighter[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Paul Struye was born in Ghent[2].
  • Paul Struye passed away in Ixelles[4].
  • Paul Struye was born on September 1, 1896[3].
  • Paul Struye died on February 16, 1974[5].
  • Paul Struye held citizenship in Belgium[12].
  • French was Paul Struye's native language[13].
  • Paul Struye's professions included journalist[6].
  • Paul Struye's professions included politician[7].
  • Paul Struye's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Paul Struye worked as a lawyer[9].
  • Paul Struye's professions included resistance fighter[10].
  • Paul Struye held the position of Senator of Belgium[14].
  • Paul Struye held the position of Member of the European Parliament[15].
  • Paul Struye held the position of substitute member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe[16].
  • Paul Struye held the position of Representative of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe[17].
  • Paul Struye held the position of Minister of Justice of Belgium[18].
  • Paul Struye held the position of President of the Belgian Senate[19].
  • Paul Struye was educated at Ghent University[20].
  • Paul Struye received the Grand Cross of the Order of Civil Merit[21].
  • Paul Struye was a member of Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe[22].
  • Paul Struye is recorded as male[23].
  • Paul Struye's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Paul Struye was affiliated with the Christian Social Party[25].
  • Paul Struye's Commons category is recorded as Paul Struye[26].
  • Paul Struye was part of the conflict World War I[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Paul Struye was born in Ghent[2]. He was born on September 1, 1896[3]. French was his native language[13].

Education

Paul Struye was educated at Ghent University[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], politician[7], university teacher[8], lawyer[9], and resistance fighter[10]. Positions held include Senator of Belgium[14]; Member of the European Parliament[15], a member of parliament[28], founded in 1979[29]; substitute member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe[16], a position[30]; Representative of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe[17], a position[31]; Minister of Justice of Belgium[18], a position[32], in Belgium[33]; and President of the Belgian Senate[19], a public office[34], in Belgium[35], founded in 1830[36].

Recognition

Paul Struye received the Grand Cross of the Order of Civil Merit[21].

Personal Life

Paul Struye was affiliated with the Christian Social Party[25].

Death and Burial

Paul Struye died on February 16, 1974[5]. He passed away in Ixelles[4].

Why It Matters

Paul Struye ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[11] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Paul Struye born?

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

Where did Paul Struye die?

Paul Struye died in Ixelles[4].

What did Paul Struye do for work?

Paul Struye worked as journalist[6], politician[7], university teacher[8], lawyer[9], and resistance fighter[10].

Where did Paul Struye go to school?

Paul Struye was educated at Ghent University[20].

What awards did Paul Struye receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Order of Civil Merit[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [24] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . pace.coe.int. wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . pace.coe.int. wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . wikidata.org.
  13. [25] . wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . pace.coe.int. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] . wikidata.org.
  19. [10] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Biographie Nationale de Belgique. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Biographie Nationale de Belgique. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation journalist, politician, university teacher +2
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  2. 11d ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Paul
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    Educated at Ghent University
    Member of political party Christian Social Party
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