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Auguste Tilkens

Governor General of the Belgian Congo (1869-1949) · Belgium · On the map · Died at 80

Lieutenant General Auguste Tilkens (1869-1949) was a Belgian career soldier and colonial civil servant who served as Governor-General of the Belgian Congo from 1927 until 1934.

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A typical day, 30 days to 19 August 2026

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Awards

Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown
Grand Officer of the Order of Leopold
Grand Officer of the Order of the Star of Africa
Commander of the Legion of Honour
Grand Cross of the Military Order of Christ
Grand Officer of the Royal Order of the Lion
Commander of the Order of Leopold II
Military Cross, first class
Yser Medal
1914-1918 Commemorative War Medal
Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star
Grand Cross of the Order of Orange-Nassau
Grand Cross of the Order of George I
Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George
Commander of the Order of the Crown (Romania)

About this person

Country
Belgium
Type
Other
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1869 to 1949 · aged 80

The same award as Auguste

Willy CoppensBoth received Yser MedalPierre Alexis Ronarc'hBoth received Yser Medal