Portrait of Gustave Francotte, Ex-minister of Work
Date
1905Period
20th centuryCollection
Museum of Fine Arts Ghent
Gustave Marie Clémént Francotte was a Belgian politician and minister for the Catholic Party. He was people's representative in the district of Liège (1900-1912) and minister of industry and labour (1902-1907). He was one of the co-founders of the Christian Mutualities. He championed the organisation of a World's Fair in his hometown, hence a medal was dedicated to him. On…
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Gustave Marie Clémént Francotte was a Belgian politician and minister for the Catholic Party. He was people's representative in the district of Liège (1900-1912) and minister of industry and labour (1902-1907). He was one of the co-founders of the Christian Mutualities. He championed the organisation of a World's Fair in his hometown, hence a medal was dedicated to him. On 7 January 1906, Francotte was honoured at a banquet attended by more than six hundred people. The issue of this medal was by subscription among the exhibitors of the Liège World Fair.
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