Julien Lahaut

Belgian soldier and politician

Julien Lahaut - Belgian soldier and politician
Born

1884
141 years ago

Died

August 18th, 1950
75 years ago — 66 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Belgium

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Served as a soldier and became an influential Belgian politician. Contributed to the establishment of the Belgian Workers' Party and played a significant role in post-World War II politics. Advocated for workers' rights and social justice, promoting reforms that influenced Belgian labor policy. Represented the interests of the working class and was significantly involved in the political landscape during a transformative period in Belgium's history.

Co-founded the Belgian Workers' Party

Served as a Member of Parliament

Advocated for labor rights and social reforms

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