Philippe of Belgium
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Summary
Philippe of Belgium was born on April 15, 1960[1], in Laeken[2]. He has worked as a politician[3], military officer[4], monarch[5], and Noiraud[6]. He ranks in the top 0.48% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39,028 views/month, #4,752 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Father: Albert II of Belgium[8]
- Mother: Queen Paola of Belgium[9]
- Spouse: Queen Mathilde of Belgium[10]
- Child: Princess Elisabeth, Duchess of Brabant[11], Prince Gabriel of Belgium[12], Prince Emmanuel of Belgium[13], Princess Éléonore of Belgium[14]
- Country of citizenship: Belgium[15]
- Position held: King of the Belgians[16]
- Educated at: Trinity College[17], Collège Saint-Michel[18]
- Award received: Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[19], Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[20], Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre[21], Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of Hungary[22], Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland[23], Grand Cross of the Order of the Condor of the Andes[24], Knight of the Order of the Elephant[25], Grand Cross of the Order of Honour[26], Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[27], Grand Cross of the Military Order of Christ[28], Grand Collar of the Order of Prince Henry[29], Grand Cross of the Military Order of Avis[30], Order of the White Eagle[31], Collar of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum[32]
- Member of: Miezerik[33], Noirauds[34], Katholieke Universiteit Leuven[35], Philippe I of Belgium and Queen Mathilde[36]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[37]
- Sex or gender: male[38]
- Family: House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha[39]
- Noble title: Prince of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha[40], Duke in Saxony[41], King of the Belgians[42]
- Named after: Prince Philippe, Count of Flanders[43]
- Commons category: Philippe of Belgium[44]
- Military, police or special rank: general[45], commander-in-chief[46]
- Family name: of Belgium[47]
- Given name: Philippe[48], Léopold[49], Louis[50], Marie[51]
Why It Matters
Philippe of Belgium has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 95 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
FAQs
Where was Philippe of Belgium born?
Philippe of Belgium's place of birth was Laeken[2].
Who were Philippe of Belgium's parents?
Philippe of Belgium's father was Albert II of Belgium[8]. Philippe of Belgium's mother was Queen Paola of Belgium[9].
Who was Philippe of Belgium married to?
Philippe of Belgium's spouses include Queen Mathilde of Belgium[10].
What did Philippe of Belgium do for work?
Philippe of Belgium worked as a politician[3], military officer[4], monarch[5], and Noiraud[6].
Where did Philippe of Belgium go to school?
Philippe of Belgium was educated at Trinity College[17] and Collège Saint-Michel[18].
What awards did Philippe of Belgium receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[19], Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[20], Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre[21], and Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of Hungary[22].