Charles Liedts
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Charles Augustin Baron Liedts (2 December 1802 in Oudenaarde – 21 March 1878) was a Belgian liberal politician.
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Charles Liedts | |
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President of the Chamber of Representatives | |
In office 17 November 1843 – 28 June 1848 | |
Preceded by | Jean-Joseph Raikem |
Succeeded by | Pierre-Théodore Verhaegen |
Personal details | |
Born | (1802-12-02)2 December 1802 Oudenaarde, France (now Belgium) |
Died | 21 March 1878(1878-03-21) (aged 75) Brussels, Belgium |
Political party | Liberal Party |
Alma mater | Ghent University |
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Born into the Bourgeoisie of Oudenaarde he became only 28 years young member of the National Congress of Belgium. After he became governor of Antwerp.
He was President of the Belgian Chamber of Representatives from 17 November 1843 until 20 May 1848. By royal Command he was created Baron Liedts by King Leopold II. He was Minister of Finance from 1852 to 1855.
He was married to Lady Rose de Haen 1815–1876.