Gaston Eyskens
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Summary
Gaston Eyskens was born on April 1, 1905[1], in Lier[2]. He died on January 3, 1988[3], in Leuven[4]. He worked as an economist[5], university teacher[6], politician[7], painter[8], and political scientist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (693 views/month, #7,245 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Park Abbey[11]
- Child: Mark Eyskens[12]
- Country of citizenship: Belgium[13]
- Native language: Dutch[14]
- Occupation: head of government[15]
- Position held: Prime Minister of Belgium[16], member of the Chamber of Representatives of Belgium[17], member of the Flemish Parliament[18], directly elected senator[19]
- Educated at: Catholic University of Leuven[20], Columbia University[21]
- Award received: Grand Cross of the Order of the Oak Crown[22], Grand Cross of Honor for Services to the Republic of Austria[23], Knight Commander of the Order of St. Gregory the Great[24], Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[25], Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[26], honorary doctorate from Columbia University[27], Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown[28], Knight of the Order of Leopold II[29], Commander of the Order of Leopold II[30], Minister of State[31], Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[32]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[33]
- Sex or gender: male[34]
- Noble title: burgrave[35]
- Member of political party: Christian Social Party[36], Christian Democratic and Flemish[37]
- Commons category: Gaston Eyskens[38]
- Archives at: KADOC Documentatie- en Onderzoekscentrum voor religie, cultuur en samenleving[39]
- Family name: Eyskens[40]
- Given name: Gaston[41], François[42], Marie[43]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[44]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[45], Dutch[46]
Why It Matters
Gaston Eyskens has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
FAQs
Where was Gaston Eyskens born?
Gaston Eyskens's place of birth was Lier[2].
Where did Gaston Eyskens die?
Gaston Eyskens passed away in Leuven[4].
What did Gaston Eyskens do for work?
Gaston Eyskens worked as an economist[5], university teacher[6], politician[7], painter[8], and political scientist[9].
Where did Gaston Eyskens go to school?
Gaston Eyskens was educated at Catholic University of Leuven[20] and Columbia University[21].
What awards did Gaston Eyskens receive?
Honors received include Grand Cross of the Order of the Oak Crown[22], Grand Cross of Honor for Services to the Republic of Austria[23], Knight Commander of the Order of St. Gregory the Great[24], and Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[25].