Baschleiden
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Baschleiden is a village in the commune
of Boulaide
, in north-western Luxembourg
. , the village has a population of 176.
It was the birthplace of Charles-Gérard Eyschen
(1800 – 1859), who became Director-General for Justice.
Communes of Luxembourg
The communes of Luxembourg are the lowest nation-wide administrative division in Luxembourg. They conform to LAU level 2.Within the hierarchy of administrative subdivisions, communes come directly below cantons, which are directly below districts. Communes are often re-arranged, being merged or...
of Boulaide
Boulaide
Boulaide is a commune and small town in north-western Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Wiltz, which is part of the district of Diekirch.The commune is composed of three villages: Boulaide, Baschleiden, and Surré....
, in north-western Luxembourg
Luxembourg
Luxembourg , officially the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg , is a landlocked country in western Europe, bordered by Belgium, France, and Germany. It has two principal regions: the Oesling in the North as part of the Ardennes massif, and the Gutland in the south...
. , the village has a population of 176.
It was the birthplace of Charles-Gérard Eyschen
Charles-Gérard Eyschen
Charles-Gérard Eyschen was a Luxembourgian politician and jurist. An Orangist, Eyschen served in the cabinet of Charles-Mathias Simons as Director-General for Justice.Born in Baschleiden in 1800, Eyschen became a lawyer...
(1800 – 1859), who became Director-General for Justice.