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Auguste Baron Lambermont

Born

in Dion-le-Val, United Kingdom of the Netherlands

March 25, 1819

Died

March 07, 1905

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François Auguste, Baron Lambermont, was a Belgian statesman. He came of a family of small farmer proprietors, who had held land during three centuries. He was intended for the priesthood and entered the seminary of Floreffe, but his energies claimed a more active sphere. From 1856 to 1863 Lambermont devoted most of his energies to the removal of this impediment. In 1856 he drew up a plan of action, and he prosecuted it with untiring perseverance until he saw it embodied in an international convention seven years later. Twenty-one powers and states attended a conference held on the question at Brussels in 1863, and on 15 July the treaty freeing the Scheldt was signed. For this achievement Lambermont was made a baron. Among other important co ...more

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	Conference Internationale de Bruxelles, 18 Novembre 1889-2 Juillet 1890: Protocoles Et Acte Final by Leopold II, Edwin Holland Terrell, Friedrich Johann von Alvensleben it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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“Mistrust of the foreigner is still at the bottom of the minds of the Chinese. One way if not to destroy, at least to mitigate these prejudices, would be to put the study committee under a neutral banner. The committee would be made up of capitalists and industrialists eager to prepare for the success of lucrative enterprises or of politicians willing to serve the cause of civilization with their help.”
― Auguste Baron Lambermont

tags: belgian-colonial-empire, belgian-empire, china-belgium

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“When Leopold had an idea in his head, it was impossible to make him quit.”
― Auguste Baron Lambermont

tags: king-leopold-ii, leopold-ii

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“It was no coincidence that dictated my choice. Peace was definitively signed, the country's political constitution in full force, but Belgium was still looking for its ways in the commercial field. That’s where the point was.”
― Auguste Baron Lambermont

tags: belgium, franch-german-war

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