When was Hilaire Belloc born?

Hilaire Belloc was born on 27 July 1870 in La Celle-Saint-Cloud.

What positions has Hilaire Belloc held?

Positions held by Hilaire Belloc include: member of the 29th Parliament of the United Kingdom (1910–1910); member of the 28th Parliament of the United Kingdom (1906–1910); president.

Where did Hilaire Belloc study?

Hilaire Belloc was educated at Balliol College, The Oratory School.

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Hilaire Belloc

French-English writer (1870–1953)

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Joseph Hilaire Pierre René Belloc was a French-English writer and political activist. Belloc was considered one of the most versatile authors of the 20th century, producing essays on history, politics and economics as well as poetry, travelogues and satire. His Catholicism had a strong effect on his works.

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Born: 27 July 1870 wd
Place of birth: La Celle-Saint-Cloud wd
Died: 16 July 1953 wd
Place of death: Guildford wd
Citizenship: United Kingdom, France wd
Occupation: writer, poet, politician, journalist, historian, biographer wd
Political party: Liberal Party wd
Education: Balliol College, The Oratory School wd
Spouse: Elodie Agnes Hogan Belloc wd

Positions held wd

member of the 29th Parliament of the United Kingdom (15 January 1910 – 28 November 1910)
member of the 28th Parliament of the United Kingdom (12 January 1906 – 10 January 1910)
president

Awards wd

Knight Grand Officer of the Order of St. Gregory the Great (1934)
Taylorian Lecture

Questions

When was Hilaire Belloc born?: Hilaire Belloc was born on 27 July 1870 in La Celle-Saint-Cloud.
What positions has Hilaire Belloc held?: Positions held by Hilaire Belloc include: member of the 29th Parliament of the United Kingdom (1910–1910); member of the 28th Parliament of the United Kingdom (1906–1910); president.
Where did Hilaire Belloc study?: Hilaire Belloc was educated at Balliol College, The Oratory School.

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