Baron Gaston van de Werve et de Schilde (22 March 1867 – 18 August 1923) was a Belgian Roman Catholic politician. He was governor of the province of Antwerp from 16 December 1912 until his death on 18 August 1923 .
Gaston van de Werve et de Schilde | |
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 Gaston van de Werve et de Schilde | |
| Born | Gaston van de Werve et de Schilde 22 March 1867 |
| Died | 18 August 1923 (aged 56) |
| Nationality | Belgian |
| Occupation | politician |
He was the son of baron Henri van de werve et de Schilde, and of Jeanne de Béthisy. He married Françoise de la Boëssière-Thiennes, daughter of the Marquess Gaston de la Boëssière-Thiennes, and of the countess Louise de Lannoy.
Political career edit
Gaston van de Werve et de Schilde was a member of the Antwerp provincial council for the canton Zandhoven from 5 July 1893 until 16 December 1912.
Honours edit
- Commander Legion of Honour.[1]
- Knight grand cross in the Order of Saint Gregory the Great.[1]
- Order of pope Pius X.[1]
References edit
Sources edit
- Steve Heylen, Bart De Nil, Bart D’hondt, Sophie Gyselinck, Hanne Van Herck en Donald Weber, Geschiedenis van de provincie Antwerpen. Een politieke biografie, Antwerpen, Provinciebestuur Antwerpen, 2005, Vol. 2 p. 199
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