Walthère Frère-Orban

Belgian politician (1812-1896)
Person human Q705791
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Walthère Frère-Orban

Summary

Walthère Frère-Orban is a human[1]. His place of birth was Liège[2]. He was born on April 22, 1812[3]. He died in Brussels[4]. He died on January 2, 1896[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Liège[2], Walthère Frère-Orban…
  • Walthère Frère-Orban passed away in Brussels[4].
  • Walthère Frère-Orban was born on April 22, 1812[3].
  • Walthère Frère-Orban died on January 2, 1896[5].
  • Burial took place at Robermont Cemetery[9].
  • Walthère Frère-Orban held citizenship in Belgium[10].
  • French was Walthère Frère-Orban's native language[11].
  • Walthère Frère-Orban worked as a politician[6].
  • Walthère Frère-Orban worked as a lawyer[7].
  • Walthère Frère-Orban held the position of Prime Minister of Belgium[12].
  • Walthère Frère-Orban held the position of Prime Minister of Belgium[13].
  • Walthère Frère-Orban held the position of member of the Chamber of Representatives of Belgium[14].
  • Walthère Frère-Orban held the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs in Belgium[15].
  • Walthère Frère-Orban was educated at University of Liège[16].
  • Walthère Frère-Orban's education included a stint at State University of Leuven[17].
  • Walthère Frère-Orban received the Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Netherlands Lion[18].
  • Walthère Frère-Orban received the Grand Cordon of the Order of Leopold[19].
  • Walthère Frère-Orban received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Red Eagle[20].
  • Walthère Frère-Orban received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[21].
  • Walthère Frère-Orban received the Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III[22].
  • Walthère Frère-Orban received the Grand Cross of the Order of Christ[23].
  • Walthère Frère-Orban is recorded as male[24].
  • Walthère Frère-Orban's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Walthère Frère-Orban was affiliated with the Liberal Party[26].
  • Walthère Frère-Orban's Commons category is recorded as Walthère Frère-Orban[27].

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Origins and Family

Walthère Frère-Orban was born in Liège[2]. He was born on April 22, 1812[3]. French was his native language[11].

Education

Educated at University of Liège[16], a public university[28], in Belgium[29], founded in 1817[30] and State University of Leuven[17], a university[31], in Belgium[32], founded in 1817[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Positions held include Prime Minister of Belgium[12], a public office[34], in Belgium[35], founded in 1831[36]; member of the Chamber of Representatives of Belgium[14]; and Minister of Foreign Affairs in Belgium[15], a position[37], in Belgium[38].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Netherlands Lion[18], a grade of an order[39], in Netherlands[40], founded in 1815[41]; Grand Cordon of the Order of Leopold[19], a grade of an order[42], in Belgium[43]; Grand Cross of the Order of the Red Eagle[20], a grade of an order[44], in Prussia[45]; Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[21], a grade of an order[46], in France[47]; Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III[22], a grade of an order[48], in Spain[49]; and Grand Cross of the Order of Christ[23], a grade of an order[50], in Portugal[51].

Personal Life

Walthère Frère-Orban was affiliated with the Liberal Party[26].

Death and Burial

Walthère Frère-Orban died on January 2, 1896[5]. He died in Brussels[4]. He is buried at Robermont Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Walthère Frère-Orban ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

FAQs

Where was Walthère Frère-Orban born?

Born in Liège[2], Walthère Frère-Orban…

Where did Walthère Frère-Orban die?

Walthère Frère-Orban passed away in Brussels[4].

What did Walthère Frère-Orban do for work?

Walthère Frère-Orban worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

Where did Walthère Frère-Orban go to school?

Walthère Frère-Orban was educated at University of Liège[16] and State University of Leuven[17].

What awards did Walthère Frère-Orban receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Netherlands Lion[18], Grand Cordon of the Order of Leopold[19], Grand Cross of the Order of the Red Eagle[20], and Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[21].

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  17. [18] . Nationaal Archief. nationaalarchief.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  3. [36] . 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
  21. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  23. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [52] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [53] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Award received
    Occupation politician, lawyer
    Educated at University of Liège, State University of Leuven
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