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Camille Huysmans

1871-05-26 – 1968-02-25

Portrait of Camille Huysmans
Camille Huysmans during the funeral of a mineworker (Belgium, 1966)Credit: Eric Koch for Anefo

Life & Legacy

Jean Joseph Camille Huysmans (born as Camiel Hansen 26 May 1871 – 25 February 1968) was a Belgian politician who served as the prime minister of Belgium from 1946 to 1947.

Occupation & Career

politician, teacher, editing staff, professor

Education

University of Liège

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Grand Cordon of the Order of Leopold; Knight grand cross of the order of the crown of Italy; Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star; Commander of the Legion of Honour; Member of the Order of the British Empire; Honorary doctors of Ghent University; honorary doctorate of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam; Minister of State

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

Commander of the Legion of Honour · Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star · Grand Cordon of the Order of Leopold · honorary doctorate of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam · Honorary doctors of Ghent University · Knight grand cross of the order of the crown of Italy · Member of the Order of the British Empire · Minister of State

Organizations & Memberships

Koninklijke Academie voor Nederlandse Taal- en Letterkunde

Education & Institutions

University of Liège

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q14998 — wikidata View source

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