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1939 in Belgium

Explore 5 historical events and records for Belgium in 1939.

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Historical records for Belgium in 1939

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February

22 February 1939

First Paul-Henri Spaak Government

Spaak, Paul-Henri · Brussels · Prime Minister of Belgium · Government / Government of Belgium

The First Paul-Henri Spaak Government ends in Brussels, concluding this period as Prime Minister of Belgium.

22 February 1939

Hubert Pierlot Government

Pierlot, Hubert · Brussels · Prime Minister of Belgium · Government / Government of Belgium

Begins the Hubert Pierlot Government in Brussels and serves as Prime Minister of Belgium.

November

7 November 1939

Peace Mediation

Leopold III · Warfare / World War, 2nd

Appeals for peace & offers to mediate

Other events (month unknown)

1939

Commander in Chief

Weygand, Maxime · Commander in Chief · Warfare / Military

Appointed Commander in Chief in the Near East for France

1939

Foreign Secretary of Belgium

Spaak, Paul Henri-Charles · Foreign Secretary of Belgium · Government / Government of Belgium

Appointed Foreign Secretary, 1st term

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