Arthur Verhaegen

Arthur Verhaegen studied at Ghent University. The recorded working language is French. The field of work recorded is architecture. Positions recorded include member of the Chamber of Representatives of Belgium and provincial council member. Distinctions recorded are Grand Officer of the Order of Leopold.

• Illustration — Coat of arms Verhaegen began his career as a civil engineer at Charleroi. In 1872, after his marriage to Claire Lammens, he moved to Ghent and dedicated himself to arts and crafts in the Gothic Revival style. In 1874 Verhaegen joined the Guild of Saint Thomas and Saint Luke, an association for the study and promotion of medieval art, becoming editor of the guild's Bulletin in 1881 and general secretary in 1884. The guild helped shape his attitudes both to social questions and to arts and crafts. He played an important role in the restoration of the Gravensteen, the former castle of the counts of Flanders in Ghent, and took part in other restoration projects, as well as being involved in the design of two new churches in Ghent. He worked closely with Henri Geirnaert, who taught at the Sint-Lucas School of Architecture. His writings on architecture, history and art history led to an honorary doctorate from the Catholic University of Leuven. Verhaegen's concern for social questions led to his active involvement in Catholic social congresses, in founding the newspaper Het Volk, and in the early organisation of Christian Democracy. In the 1890s he became a member of the Belgian Parliament for Eeklo. During the First World War he remained in occupied Belgium, communicating sensitive military information to the government-in-exile. Discovered, he was put to forced labour by the occupier that broke his health. A few days before Verhaegen's death, the exiled King Albert declared him a baron and a grand officer of the Order of Leopold. • Illustration — Église Saint-Jacques (Tournai) • Illustration — Église Saint-Jacques (Tournai) • Illustration — Église Saint-Jacques (Tournai)

The authorities additionally record the heading Arthur Théodore Verhaegen. His recorded language was French. His recorded confession was Catholicism. He was the child of Eugène Verhaegen. He married Claire Lammens. 2 children are recorded: Pierre Verhaegen and Jean-Baptiste Verhaegen. Other recorded relations include Jules Lammens, Marie-Louise Minne and Marie Lammens.

Arthur Verhaegen worked in architecture. His work is associated with Gothic Revival. Recorded positions include member of the Chamber of Representatives of Belgium and provincial council member. He belonged to Guild of Saint Thomas and Saint Luke.

Arthur Verhaegen is recorded with the occupation engineer of the French Corps of Bridges and Roads. Recorded as architect, engineer of the french corps of bridges and roads and politician. Established in Bibliothèque nationale de France under 13755805z. Established in Library of Congress under n96083751. Established in FAST under 379847.