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Paul Struye

Belgian politician (1896-1974) · Belgium · On the map · Politicians · Died at 77

Paul Victor Antoine Struye was a Belgian lawyer, politician, and journalist, notable for his writings during World War II. A native of Ghent, Struye served in the Belgian Army during World War I.

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Awards

Grand Cross of the Order of Civil Merit1960

About this person

He qualified as a lawyer in the years after the war and also worked as a journalist at the Catholic newspaper La Libre Belgique. A royalist and patriot, Struye was soon attracted to the Belgian resistance during World War II and was influential once La Libre Belgique became an underground newspaper. His diary of life under occupation and writings on public opinion are important historical sources on the period. After the war, Struye entered politics in the Christian Social Party as a senator and held the portfolio of Minister of Justice (1947-1948). He subsequently held the post of President of the Senate on two occasions.

Country
Belgium
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1896 to 1974 · aged 77