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Léon Delacroix

Belgian prime minister (1867-1929) · Belgium · On the map · Politicians · Died at 61

Léon Frédéric Gustave Delacroix was a Belgian statesman. Before entering politics, he was a renowned lawyer, and served as president of the Belgian Court of Cassation from 1917 to 1918. In the context of reconstruction after World War I, he was appointed the prime minister and served from 1918 to 1920.

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Minister of State1920
Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour
Grand Cross of the Order of the Oak Crown
Grand Officer of the Order of Leopold
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath
Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus
Order of the Crown
Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III

About this person

During his term, universal suffrage for men was enacted. He was also the minister of Finance from 1918 to 1920.

Country
Belgium
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1867 to 1929 · aged 61

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