Émile Hamilius
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Émile Hamilius was a Luxembourg
ian politician for the Democratic Party
. He was the Mayor of Luxembourg City from 1946 until 1963, and also sat three stints in the Chamber of Deputies
(1937–40, 1945–58, 1959–64). Hamilius was the second President of the Council of European Municipalities and Regions
, from 1953 until 1959.
In earlier life, Hamilius played football
for the Luxembourg national team
, including at the 1920 Summer Olympics
in Antwerp. He then combined his roles as an ex-footballer with that as a politician by serving as President of the Luxembourg Football Federation
between 1950 and 1961.
Luxembourg City's Place Émile Hamilius, situated just off Boulevard Royal
in Ville Haute
, is named after Hamilius. He also gives his name to Centre Émile Hamilius, location of much of Luxembourg City's municipal administration, located on Boulevard Royal.
His son, Jean
, is a former DP politician himself, serving as a Deputy, minister, and Member of the European Parliament
. He also competed at the Summer Olympics
(in 1952
), like Émile Hamilius.
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Luxembourg
Luxembourg , officially the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg , is a landlocked country in western Europe, bordered by Belgium, France, and Germany. It has two principal regions: the Oesling in the North as part of the Ardennes massif, and the Gutland in the south...
ian politician for the Democratic Party
Democratic Party (Luxembourg)
The Democratic Party , abbreviated to DP, is the major liberal political party in Luxembourg. One of the three major parties, the DP sits on the centre-right, holding moderate market liberal views combined with a strong emphasis on civil liberties, human rights, and internationalism.Founded in...
. He was the Mayor of Luxembourg City from 1946 until 1963, and also sat three stints in the Chamber of Deputies
Chamber of Deputies of Luxembourg
The Chamber of Deputies , abbreviated to the Chamber, is the unicameral national legislature of Luxembourg. 'Krautmaart' is sometimes used as a metonym for the Chamber, after the square on which the Hôtel de la Chambre is located....
(1937–40, 1945–58, 1959–64). Hamilius was the second President of the Council of European Municipalities and Regions
Council of European Municipalities and Regions
The Council of European Municipalities and Regions is the largest organisation of local and regional governments in Europe. Its members are national associations of towns, municipalities and regions from 39 countries...
, from 1953 until 1959.
In earlier life, Hamilius played football
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
for the Luxembourg national team
Luxembourg national football team
The Luxembourg national football team is the national football team of Luxembourg, and is controlled by the Luxembourg Football Federation. The team play most of their home matches at the Stade Josy Barthel, in Luxembourg.- History :...
, including at the 1920 Summer Olympics
1920 Summer Olympics
The 1920 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the VII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event in 1920 in Antwerp, Belgium....
in Antwerp. He then combined his roles as an ex-footballer with that as a politician by serving as President of the Luxembourg Football Federation
Luxembourg Football Federation
The Luxembourg Football Federation is the governing body of football in Luxembourg. It organises the Luxembourg Football League and the Luxembourg national football team. It is based in Mondercange, to the south of Luxembourg City.-List of presidents:...
between 1950 and 1961.
Luxembourg City's Place Émile Hamilius, situated just off Boulevard Royal
Boulevard Royal
Boulevard Royal is a street in Luxembourg City, in southern Luxembourg. The boulevard is a one-way arterial road that runs around the northern and western parts of the city centre, Ville Haute...
in Ville Haute
Ville Haute
Ville Haute is a quarter in central Luxembourg City, in southern Luxembourg.In 2001, the quarter had a population of 2,686 people.It is the historical center of Luxembourg City and is involved in its UNESCO World Heritage Site status....
, is named after Hamilius. He also gives his name to Centre Émile Hamilius, location of much of Luxembourg City's municipal administration, located on Boulevard Royal.
His son, Jean
Jean Hamilius
Jean Hamilius is a former Luxembourgian politician and government minister from the Democratic Party. served as Minister for Public Works in Gaston Thorn's government...
, is a former DP politician himself, serving as a Deputy, minister, and Member of the European Parliament
Member of the European Parliament
A Member of the European Parliament is a person who has been elected to the European Parliament. The name of MEPs differ in different languages, with terms such as europarliamentarian or eurodeputy being common in Romance language-speaking areas.When the European Parliament was first established,...
. He also competed at the Summer Olympics
Summer Olympic Games
The Summer Olympic Games or the Games of the Olympiad are an international multi-sport event, occurring every four years, organized by the International Olympic Committee. Medals are awarded in each event, with gold medals for first place, silver for second and bronze for third, a tradition that...
(in 1952
1952 Summer Olympics
The 1952 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Helsinki, Finland in 1952. Helsinki had been earlier given the 1940 Summer Olympics, which were cancelled due to World War II...
), like Émile Hamilius.
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