Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03

1909 in Belgium

Explore 5 historical events and records for Belgium in 1909.

Historical records for Belgium in 1909

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Constitution of Belgium

Albthert I · Head of State · Government / Government of Belgium

Appointed Head of State, constitutional ruler of Belgium after the death of Leopold II

Discovery of Bakelite

Baekeland, Leo Hendrik · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Baekeland patents bakelite

General Bakelite Corp

Baekeland, Leo Hendrik · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Founds the General Bakelite Corp

Head of State

Albthert I · Head of State · Government / Government of Belgium

Appointed Head of State, constitutional ruler of Belgium after the death of Leopold II

Succession

Albert I · House / House of Saxe-Coburg

Succeeds as King of Belgium

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