Camille Paulus
Encyclopedia
Camille Paulus is a Belgian
lawyer and liberal politician. He was governor
of the Belgian province
of Antwerp
from 1 October 1993 until 30 April 2008.
(VUB) in 1966.
, mayor of Aartselaar
, and President of the Liberaal Vlaams Verbond
(1982–1993)
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
lawyer and liberal politician. He was governor
Governor
A governor is a governing official, usually the executive of a non-sovereign level of government, ranking under the head of state...
of the Belgian province
Province
A province is a territorial unit, almost always an administrative division, within a country or state.-Etymology:The English word "province" is attested since about 1330 and derives from the 13th-century Old French "province," which itself comes from the Latin word "provincia," which referred to...
of Antwerp
Antwerp (province)
Antwerp is the northernmost province both of the Flemish Region, also called Flanders, and of Belgium. It borders on the Netherlands and the Belgian provinces of Limburg, Flemish Brabant and East Flanders. Its capital is Antwerp which comprises the Port of Antwerp...
from 1 October 1993 until 30 April 2008.
Education
He graduated with a doctorate in Law at the Vrije Universiteit BrusselVrije Universiteit Brussel
The Vrije Universiteit Brussel is a Flemish university located in Brussels, Belgium. It has two campuses referred to as Etterbeek and Jette.The university's name is sometimes abbreviated by "VUB" or translated to "Free University of Brussels"...
(VUB) in 1966.
Career
Professor at the Vrije Universiteit BrusselVrije Universiteit Brussel
The Vrije Universiteit Brussel is a Flemish university located in Brussels, Belgium. It has two campuses referred to as Etterbeek and Jette.The university's name is sometimes abbreviated by "VUB" or translated to "Free University of Brussels"...
, mayor of Aartselaar
Aartselaar
Aartselaar is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality only comprises the town of Aartselaar proper. On January 1, 2006 Aartselaar had a total population of 14,375. The total area is 10.93 km² which gives a population density of 1,316 inhabitants per km²...
, and President of the Liberaal Vlaams Verbond
Liberaal Vlaams Verbond
The Liberaal Vlaams Verbond was founded in 1913. From its origin it wanted to promote the Flemish cause and drew attention to social matters, within the Belgian Liberal Party...
(1982–1993)
Source
- Camille Paulus (Liberal Archive)
- S. Heylen, B. De Nil, B. D'hondt, Bart (e.a.), Geschiedenis van de provincie Antwerpen. Een politieke biografie. 2. Biografisch repertorium, Antwerpen, Provinciebestuur Antwerpen, 2005, p. 143-144.