Baron Maurice Jules Marie Emmanuel Eleuthère Houtart (1866–1939) was a Belgian politician.

Family

Maurice was born the son of Baron Jules Houtart (1844-1928). He married Marcelle Jooris (1878-1924), daughter of Emile Jooris, the mayor of Vardenare, with whom he had one son. Descendants through his son are still living. He published a history of his family. From 1934 he lived in the Château de Gesves.

Career

In 1889, having acquired a doctorate in law, he became a lawyer. Later he became active in politics. He was sent to the

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. During his political career he was

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and Minister of the Colonies, as well as director of the Bank of Brussels.

Honours

* 1932: **

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, by royal Decree ** Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Crown.RD 26.11.1932 * Commander in the Order of Leopold

Books

* Maurice Houtart, "Généalogie Houtart", in: ''Annuaire de la noblesse de Belgique'', Brussels, 1893. * Maurice Houtart, ''Généalogie de la famille Houtart'', 1923. * Maurice Houtart, "Le village de Gesves durant huit siècles, 1000-1800", ''Annales de la Société archéologique de Namur'', 1935.

References

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Barons of Belgium Grand Crosses of the Order of the Crown (Belgium) Finance ministers of Belgium Belgian Ministers of State 1866 births 1939 deaths Belgian genealogists {{Belgium-politician-stub