1867 in Belgium
In today's article we are going to delve into the fascinating world of 1867 in Belgium. From its origins to its relevance today, we will explore all the relevant aspects of this topic. We will learn about its impact on society, its influence in different areas and the possible future implications. Through a comprehensive analysis, we will discover how 1867 in Belgium has managed to capture the attention of millions of people around the world and has left a significant mark on history. Get ready to embark on a journey of discovery and learning about 1867 in Belgium.
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Events in the year 1867 in Belgium.
Incumbents
Events
- February
- 2 February – Mines across the Charleroi coalfield closed by strikes.: 684
- 23 February – Commercial treaty with the Austrian Empire, mutually granting most favoured nation status.
- April
- 25 April – Prince Philippe, Count of Flanders, marries Princess Marie of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen
- May
- 11 May – Treaty of London establishes independence of Luxembourg; Prussian forces evacuated from Grand-Duchy.: 684
- 17 May – New criminal code published.: 684
- 19 May – Paper ballots introduced in elections.: 684
- July
- Delhaize Brothers begin trading.: 684
- 11-18 July – 2,400 Belgian Volunteers visit London, received by the Lord Mayor, entertained by the Wimbledon Volunteers, and a ball held in their honour at the Agricultural Hall, Islington, attended by Prince Albert.
- August
- 2 August – Peter Benoit becomes head of the Antwerp conservatory.: 684
- September
- 2-7 September – Third Catholic Congress in Mechelen.
- December
- 8 December – Victor-Auguste-Isidor Deschamps named Archbishop of Mechelen in succession to the recently deceased Engelbert Sterckx (enthroned 28 January 1868).
Publications
- Periodicals
- Almanach royal officiel (Brussels, E. Guyot)
- Collection de précis historiques, 16, edited by Edouard Terwecoren
- Books
- Charles De Coster, La Légende d'Uylenspiegel (Brussels)
Births
- 19 January – Jean Delville, painter (died 1953)
- 28 February – William Degouve de Nuncques, painter (died 1935)
- 2 April – Louise Danse, painter (died 1948)
- 6 April – Maurice De Wulf, philosopher (died 1947)
- 15 May – Jef Leempoels, painter (died 1935)
- 27 May – Anna De Weert, painter (died 1950)
- 4 August – Valerius de Saedeleer, painter (died 1941)
- 7 August – Léo d'Ursel, diplomat (died 1934)
- 10 August – Bruno Destrée, monk-poet (died 1919)
- 21 June – Meyrianne Héglon, opera singer (died 1942)
- 8 November
- Léopold Charlier, violinist (died 1936)
- Léon Houa, cyclist (died 1918)
- 27 December – Léon Delacroix, prime minister (died 1929)
Deaths
- 10 January – Alfred Mosselman (born 1810), industrialist
- 2 March – Frans-Andries Durlet (born 1816), architect
- 4 June – Jan Teichmann (born 1788), engineer
- 10 September – Jules de Saint-Genois (born 1813), politician
- 12 November – Charles Frédéric Dubois (born 1804), naturalist
- 4 December – Engelbert Sterckx (born 1792), archbishop
References
- ^ a b c d e f Alain de Gueldre et al., Kroniek van België (Antwerp and Zaventem, 1987).
- ^ C. Pety de Thozée, Système commercial de la Belgique, vol. 2 (Brussels, Bruylant-Christophe, 1875), pp. 99-100. On Google Books
- ^ Joseph Irving, The Annals of Our Time (London and New York, 1871), pp. 781,783.
- ^ "Installation de Monseigneur Deschamps". Le Monde illustré. Vol. 22. p. 90.
- ^ Almanach royal officiel at Google Books
- ^ Collection de précis historiques at Google Books
