André Jolly
Illustration — André Jolly Baron André Edourd Jolly (Brussels, 13 April 1799–Brussels, 3 December 1883) was a Belgian engineer, painter, military official and politician. He was member of the Provisional Government of Belgium (1830). Commandant of the Royal Headquarters, 1831 and Commissaris-General of War.
Also recorded as André Edouard Jolly · André Édouard, Baron Jolly · Andre Jolly · Andre Edouard Jolly
André Jolly

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- Born
- 1799 · Brussels metropolitan area.
- Died
- 1883 · Brussels metropolitan area.
- Nationality
- Belgium
- Occupation
- painter · engineer · politician
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Illustration — André Jolly Baron André Edourd Jolly (Brussels, 13 April 1799–Brussels, 3 December 1883) was a Belgian engineer, painter, military official and politician. He was member of the Provisional Government of Belgium (1830). Commandant of the Royal Headquarters, 1831 and Commissaris-General of War.
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The authorities additionally record the headings André Edouard Jolly, André Édouard, Baron Jolly, Andre Jolly and Andre Edouard Jolly. 2 children are recorded: Ferdinand Jolly and Oscar Jolly.
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1799
André Jolly born at Brussels metropolitan area.
1883
André Jolly died at Brussels metropolitan area.
Honours
He was married to Elizabeth Armytage, daughter of George Armytage. Their son Baron Eugène Oscar Jolly was member of the Belgian senate. He was a member of the noble Jolly family.
• Belgium: Iron Cross. • Belgium: Grand Cordon in the Order of Leopold. • France: Knight in the Legion of Honour.
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