Julien Lahaut
Belgian soldier and politician
Born
1884
141 years ago
Died
August 18th, 1950
74 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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