Charles Liedts Explained

Charles Liedts
Office:President of the Chamber of Representatives
Term Start:17 November 1843
Term End:28 June 1848
Predecessor:Jean-Joseph Raikem
Successor:Pierre-Théodore Verhaegen
Birth Date:2 December 1802
Birth Place:Oudenaarde, France
(now Belgium)
Death Place:Brussels, Belgium
Party:Liberal Party
Alma Mater:Ghent University

Charles Augustin Baron Liedts (2 December 1802 in Oudenaarde – 21 March 1878) was a Belgian liberal politician.

Born into the Bourgeoisie of Oudenaarde he became only 28 years young member of the National Congress of Belgium. After he became governor of Antwerp.

He was President of the Belgian Chamber of Representatives from 17 November 1843 until 20 May 1848. By royal Command he was created Baron Liedts by King Leopold II. He was Minister of Finance from 1852 to 1855.

He was married to Lady Rose de Haen 1815–1876.

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  1. Web site: LIEDTS. www.ars-moriendi.be. 27 March 2023.
  2. Almanach royal officiel: 1875