Philippe Moureaux

Belgian politician (1939-2018)
Person human Q1363505
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Philippe Moureaux

Summary

Philippe Moureaux is a human[1]. Born in Etterbeek[2], he… he was born on +1939-04-12T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Molenbeek-Saint-Jean[4]. He died on +2018-12-15T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a university teacher[6], politician[7], and historian[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Philippe Moureaux's place of birth was Etterbeek[2].
  • Philippe Moureaux died in Molenbeek-Saint-Jean[4].
  • Philippe Moureaux was born on +1939-04-12T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Philippe Moureaux died on +2018-12-15T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Philippe Moureaux's father was Charles Moureaux[10].
  • Among Philippe Moureaux's spouses was Françoise Dupuis[11].
  • A child of Philippe Moureaux was Catherine Moureaux[12].
  • Philippe Moureaux held citizenship in Belgium[13].
  • French was Philippe Moureaux's native language[14].
  • Philippe Moureaux's professions included university teacher[6].
  • Philippe Moureaux worked as a politician[7].
  • Philippe Moureaux worked as a historian[8].
  • Philippe Moureaux held the position of member of the Chamber of Representatives of Belgium[15].
  • Philippe Moureaux held the position of Senator of Belgium[16].
  • Philippe Moureaux held the position of Minister-President of the French Community[17].
  • Philippe Moureaux held the position of Minister-President of the French Community[18].
  • Philippe Moureaux held the position of Minister of Justice of Belgium[19].
  • Among Philippe Moureaux's employers was Université libre de Bruxelles[20].
  • Philippe Moureaux's education included a stint at Université libre de Bruxelles[21].
  • Philippe Moureaux's education included a stint at Free University of Brussels[22].
  • Philippe Moureaux was educated at Athénée Robert Catteau[23].
  • Philippe Moureaux received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Leopold II[24].
  • Philippe Moureaux received the Commander of the Order of Leopold[25].
  • Philippe Moureaux's image is recorded as Philippe moureaux-1453222840 (cropped).jpg[26].
  • Philippe Moureaux is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Philippe Moureaux was born in Etterbeek[2]. He was born on +1939-04-12T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Charles Moureaux[10]. French was his native language[14].

Education

Educated at Université libre de Bruxelles[21], a university[28], in Belgium[29], founded in 1969[30], headquartered in Ixelles[31]; Free University of Brussels[22], a university[32], in Belgium[33], founded in 1834[34], headquartered in Brussels[35]; and Athénée Robert Catteau[23], an atheneum[36], in Belgium[37], founded in 1851[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include university teacher[6], politician[7], and historian[8]. Philippe Moureaux was employed by Université libre de Bruxelles[20]. Positions held include member of the Chamber of Representatives of Belgium[15]; Senator of Belgium[16]; Minister-President of the French Community[17], a position[39], in Belgium[40], founded in 1981[41]; and Minister of Justice of Belgium[19], a position[42], in Belgium[43].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Leopold II[24], a grade of an order[44], in Belgium[45] and Commander of the Order of Leopold[25], a grade of an order[46], in Belgium[47].

Personal Life

Philippe Moureaux was married to Françoise Dupuis[11]. A child of him was Catherine Moureaux[12]. He was affiliated with the Socialist Party[48].

Death and Burial

Philippe Moureaux died on +2018-12-15T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Molenbeek-Saint-Jean[4]. The cause of death was cancer[49].

Why It Matters

Philippe Moureaux ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50]

FAQs

Where was Philippe Moureaux born?

Born in Etterbeek[2], Philippe Moureaux…

Where did Philippe Moureaux die?

Philippe Moureaux died in Molenbeek-Saint-Jean[4].

Who were Philippe Moureaux's parents?

Philippe Moureaux's father was Charles Moureaux[10].

Who was Philippe Moureaux married to?

Philippe Moureaux's spouses include Françoise Dupuis[11].

What did Philippe Moureaux do for work?

Philippe Moureaux worked as university teacher[6], politician[7], and historian[8].

Where did Philippe Moureaux go to school?

Philippe Moureaux was educated at Université libre de Bruxelles[21], Free University of Brussels[22], and Athénée Robert Catteau[23].

What awards did Philippe Moureaux receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Leopold II[24] and Commander of the Order of Leopold[25].

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  15. [22] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  23. [24] . senate.be. senate.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  1. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [47] . 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. [50] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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