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1846 in Belgium

Explore 4 historical events and records for Belgium in 1846.

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Historical records for Belgium in 1846

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March

31 March 1846

Second de Theux Government

de Theux de Meylandt, Barthelemy · Brussels · Head of Government of Belgium · Government / Government of Belgium

Begins the Second de Theux Government in Brussels and serves as head of the Belgian government.

31 March 1846

Sylvain Van de Weyer Government

Van de Weyer, Sylvain · Brussels · Head of Government of Belgium · Government / Government of Belgium

The Sylvain Van de Weyer Government ends in Brussels, concluding this period as head of the Belgian government.

June

28 June 1846

New Reed Instrument Family

Sax, Adolphe · Paris · Instrument Maker · Science / Technology

Combines a single-reed mouthpiece with a conical metal body.

28 June 1846

Saxophone Patent

Sax, Adolphe · Paris · Instrument Maker · Science / Technology

Receives a French patent for the saxophone family.

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