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Frère-Orban, detail of an oil painting by Louis Gallait, 1880; in the Banque Nationale, Brussels
Frère-Orban, detail of an oil painting by Louis Gallait, 1880; in the Banque Nationale, Brussels

Walthère Frère-Orban

prime minister of Belgium
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Hubert Joseph Walthère Frère-Orban
Born:
April 24, 1812, Liège, French Empire [now in Belgium]
Died:
Jan. 1, 1896, Brussels, Belg. (aged 83)
Political Affiliation:
Liberal Party
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Walthère Frère-Orban (born April 24, 1812, Liège, French Empire [now in Belgium]—died Jan. 1, 1896, Brussels, Belg.) was a Belgian statesman and Liberal Party reformer who was twice prime minister (1868–70 and 1878–84). An exponent of doctrinaire economic liberalism and a strong advocate of free trade, Frère-Orban played a prominent part in the Liberal movement while practicing law in Liège. He was sent in 1847 to the Chamber of Representatives as a member from that city. From 1847 to 1894 he served as the leading Liberal member of the lower house in addition to holding many ministerial posts. As minister ...(100 of 274 words)

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