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Founding of the Free University of Brussels by Pierre-Théodore Verhaegen.

Historical image related to Founding of the Free University of Brussels by Pierre-Théodore Verhaegen. from November 5, 1834

Free University of Brussels (1834–1969)

Bilingual university, now split into two universities

The Free University of Brussels was a private university in Brussels, Belgium. It existed between 1834 and 1969 when it split along linguistic lines.
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Pierre-Théodore Verhaegen

Belgian politician (1796–1862)

Pierre-Théodore Verhaegen was a Belgian lawyer and liberal politician known as the founder of the Free University of Brussels. He was twice chairman of the Belgian Chamber of Representatives.
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November 5

Day of the year

November 5 is the 309th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 56 days remain until the end of the year.
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