Georges Holvoet
Encyclopedia
Baron Georges Josephus Lamoraldus Maria Gislemus Holvoet (Antwerp, 16 August 1874 – Elsene, 23 April 1967 was a Belgian
lawyer and Roman Catholic politician. He was governor of the province of Antwerp
from 8 November 1923 until 21 December 1945.
of the Prince Regent
Prince Charles who reigned in lieu of his older brother Leopold III
from 1944 until 1950.
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
lawyer and Roman Catholic politician. He was governor of the province of Antwerp
Antwerp (province)
Antwerp is the northernmost province both of the Flemish Region, also called Flanders, and of Belgium. It borders on the Netherlands and the Belgian provinces of Limburg, Flemish Brabant and East Flanders. Its capital is Antwerp which comprises the Port of Antwerp...
from 8 November 1923 until 21 December 1945.
Political career
Georges Holvoet was Chef de CabinetChef de Cabinet
Chef de Cabinet is the head of an office in the United Nations Secretariat, appointed by the Secretary-General, or in the European Commission, appointed by an individual European Commissioner for his personal cabinet. The position's rank and responsibilities are equivalent to a chief of staff....
of the Prince Regent
Prince Regent
A prince regent is a prince who rules a monarchy as regent instead of a monarch, e.g., due to the Sovereign's incapacity or absence ....
Prince Charles who reigned in lieu of his older brother Leopold III
Leopold III of Belgium
Leopold III reigned as King of the Belgians from 1934 until 1951, when he abdicated in favour of the Heir Apparent,...
from 1944 until 1950.
Source
- Steve Heylen, Bart De Nil, Bart D’hondt, Sophie Gyselinck, Hanne Van Herck en Donald Weber, Geschiedenis van de provincie Antwerpen. Een politieke biografie, Antwerpen, Provinciebestuur Antwerpen, 2005, Vol. 2 p. 104