Édouard Thilges
Luxembourgish Prime Minister
Born
February 17th, 1817
208 years ago
Died
1904
121 years ago — 87 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Luxembourg
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Served as the 7th Prime Minister of Luxembourg from 1867 to 1874. Thilges was a prominent figure in Luxembourg's legal and political landscape during the 19th century, contributing to the development of the nation’s legal framework and governance structures. His term saw significant political changes and discussions surrounding the constitutional structure of Luxembourg. Thilges also played a key role in addressing the social and economic issues of the time.
Served as Luxembourg's 7th Prime Minister.
Promoted legal reforms during his term.
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