Pierre-Théodore Verhaegen

Belgian politician and founder of the Université libre de Bruxelles
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Pierre-Théodore Verhaegen
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Pierre-Théodore Verhaegen

Summary

Pierre-Théodore Verhaegen is a human[1]. His place of birth was Rue des Chapeliers - Hoedenmakersstraat[2]. He was born on September 5, 1796[3]. He died in Brussels[4]. He died on December 8, 1862[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Pierre-Théodore Verhaegen was born in Rue des Chapeliers - Hoedenmakersstraat[2].
  • Pierre-Théodore Verhaegen passed away in Brussels[4].
  • Pierre-Théodore Verhaegen was born on September 5, 1796[3].
  • Pierre-Théodore Verhaegen died on December 8, 1862[5].
  • Pierre-Théodore Verhaegen is buried at tomb of Pierre-Théodore Verhaegen[9].
  • Pierre-Théodore Verhaegen was married to Jeanne Barbanson[10].
  • A child of Pierre-Théodore Verhaegen was Eugène Verhaegen[11].
  • A child of Pierre-Théodore Verhaegen was Thérèse Marie Verhaegen[12].
  • A child of Pierre-Théodore Verhaegen was Marie-Anne Verhaegen[13].
  • Pierre-Théodore Verhaegen held citizenship in Belgium[14].
  • South Brabantian was Pierre-Théodore Verhaegen's native language[15].
  • Pierre-Théodore Verhaegen's professions included politician[6].
  • Pierre-Théodore Verhaegen worked as a lawyer[7].
  • Pierre-Théodore Verhaegen held the position of member of the Chamber of Representatives of Belgium[16].
  • Pierre-Théodore Verhaegen held the position of Grand Master of the Grand Orient of Belgium[17].
  • Pierre-Théodore Verhaegen held the position of President of the Chamber of representatives[18].
  • Pierre-Théodore Verhaegen held the position of President of the Chamber of representatives[19].
  • Pierre-Théodore Verhaegen held the position of Mayor of Watermael-Boitsfort / Watermaal-Bosvoorde[20].
  • Pierre-Théodore Verhaegen was educated at Jules Bordet Royal Athenaeum[21].
  • Pierre-Théodore Verhaegen's education included a stint at Imperial University of Brussels[22].
  • Pierre-Théodore Verhaegen was a member of Les Amis Philanthropes[23].
  • Pierre-Théodore Verhaegen's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[24].
  • Pierre-Théodore Verhaegen is recorded as male[25].
  • Pierre-Théodore Verhaegen's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Pierre-Théodore Verhaegen's family is recorded as House Verhaegen[27].

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Origins and Family

Pierre-Théodore Verhaegen was born in Rue des Chapeliers - Hoedenmakersstraat[2]. He was born on September 5, 1796[3]. South Brabantian was his native language[15].

Education

Educated at Jules Bordet Royal Athenaeum[21], an atheneum[28], in Belgium[29], founded in 1802[30] and Imperial University of Brussels[22], a higher education institution[31], in First French Empire[32], founded in 1806[33]. Pierre-Théodore Verhaegen earned the academic degree of Doctor of Laws[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Positions held include member of the Chamber of Representatives of Belgium[16], Grand Master of the Grand Orient of Belgium[17], President of the Chamber of representatives[18], and Mayor of Watermael-Boitsfort / Watermaal-Bosvoorde[20].

Personal Life

Among Pierre-Théodore Verhaegen's spouses was Jeanne Barbanson[10]. Children include Eugène Verhaegen[11], a lawyer[35], 1820–1878[36]; Thérèse Marie Verhaegen[12], 1821–1838[37]; and Marie-Anne Verhaegen[13], 1824–1907[38]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church[24]. He was affiliated with the Liberal Party[39].

Death and Burial

Pierre-Théodore Verhaegen died on December 8, 1862[5]. He died in Brussels[4]. He is buried at tomb of him[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Pierre-Théodore Verhaegen include Saint Verhaegen[40], a student holiday[41], in Belgium[42], founded in 1888[43].

Why It Matters

Pierre-Théodore Verhaegen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

Entities named for him include Saint Verhaegen[40], a student holiday[41], in Belgium[42], founded in 1888[43].

FAQs

Where was Pierre-Théodore Verhaegen born?

Born in Rue des Chapeliers - Hoedenmakersstraat[2], Pierre-Théodore Verhaegen…

Where did Pierre-Théodore Verhaegen die?

Pierre-Théodore Verhaegen passed away in Brussels[4].

Who was Pierre-Théodore Verhaegen married to?

Pierre-Théodore Verhaegen's spouses include Jeanne Barbanson[10].

What did Pierre-Théodore Verhaegen do for work?

Pierre-Théodore Verhaegen worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

Where did Pierre-Théodore Verhaegen go to school?

Pierre-Théodore Verhaegen was educated at Jules Bordet Royal Athenaeum[21] and Imperial University of Brussels[22].

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  26. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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