Gaston van de Werve et de Schilde
Belgian Roman Catholic politician
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Baron Gaston van de Werve et de Schilde (22 March 1867 – 18 August 1923) was a Belgian Roman Catholic politician. He was governor of the province of Antwerp from 16 December 1912 until his death on 18 August 1923 .
Occupationpolitician
He was the son of baron Henri van de werve et de Schilde, and of Jeanne de Béthisy. He married Françoise de la Boëssière-Thiennes, daughter of the Marquess Gaston de la Boëssière-Thiennes, and of the countess Louise de Lannoy.
Political career
Gaston van de Werve et de Schilde was a member of the Antwerp provincial council for the canton Zandhoven from 5 July 1893 until 16 December 1912.
Honours
- Commander Legion of Honour.[1]
- Knight grand cross in the Order of Saint Gregory the Great.[1]
- Order of pope Pius X.[1]
