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Léon Bekaert

Industrialist, politician (1891-1961)

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Léon Antoine Bekaert was a Belgian industrialist and politician. He was the son of Leo Leander Bekaert, who founded the family business in 1880.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Zwevegem wd
Died
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Place of death
Zwevegem wd
Citizenship
Belgium wd
Occupation
politician wd
Political party
Christian Social Party wd

Positions held wd

  • president (1958–1961)
  • Mayor of Zwevegem (1927–1961)

Awards wd

  • honorary doctorate at the Laval University (1957)
  • Commander of the Order of the Crown
  • Knight of the Order of Leopold II
  • Knight Commander of the Order of St. Gregory the Great
  • Knight Commander of the Order of St. Sylvester
  • Croix de guerre 1914–1918 (Belgium)

Questions

When was Léon Bekaert born?
Léon Bekaert was born on 9 December 1891 in Zwevegem.
What positions has Léon Bekaert held?
Positions held by Léon Bekaert include: president (1958–1961); Mayor of Zwevegem (1927–1961).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Léon Bekaert · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q6711040 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Leon Antoine Bekaert -1933 Deerlijk Photo (cropped).jpg by Nico F. Declercq (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Last updated · facts checked 6 November 2026

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"Léon Bekaert". DigiNepal. Last updated 2 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/leon-bekaert. Retrieved 6 November 2026.

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