Charles Le Hon
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Charles Le Hon | |
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Born | Charles Aimé Joseph Le Hon 10 January 1792 |
Died | 30 April 1868 | (aged 76)
Nationality | Belgian |
Occupation(s) | politician, lawyer, industrialist |
CountCharles Aimé Joseph Le Hon(10 January 1792 – 30 April 1868) was a Belgianliberalpolitician.
Life
Originally a lawyer and industrialist, he served as mayor ofTournaiand was elected a deputy in theHouse of Representatives of the Netherlandsduring the Dutch period, then to theNational Congress of Belgiumin 1830, having been one of the makers of theestablishment of the Belgian monarchythat year. After the election ofLouis, Duke of Nemourson 3 July 1832, he formed part of the delegation of deputies sent to Paris to offer the young prince the crown. He then served asLeopold I of Belgium's ambassador to France and deputy to theBelgian Chamber of Representatives.He was made a minister of state in 1856.
He marriedFanny Mosselman,daughter of François-Dominique Mosselman and of Louise Tacqué. Notable descendants of the Mosselman family, includequeen Paola of the Belgiansand her children.
References
External links
- Biography of Charles Le Hon on the Dutch parliament site(in Dutch)
- Descendants of Congress Members(in French)