Person
Léon Delacroix
Belgian prime minister (1867-1929)
Overview
Léon Frédéric Gustave Delacroix was a Belgian statesman. Before entering politics, he was a renowned lawyer, and served as president of the Belgian Court of Cassation from 1917 to 1918. In the context of reconstruction after World War I, he was appointed the prime minister and served from 1918 to 1920. During his term, universal suffrage for men was enacted. He was also the minister of Finance from 1918 to 1920.
Also known as Leon Delacroix
Key facts
- politician, jurist, lawyer, judge
- Prime Minister of Belgium, member of the Chamber of Representatives of Belgium, Minister of Foreign Affairs in Belgium
- Belgium
- December 27, 1867
- October 15, 1929
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