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A Short Biography of Hubert Pierlot

Author Name:

Hubert Pierlot

Born As:

Hubert Marie Eugène, Count Pierlot

Other Names:

Hubert Marie Eugène, Count Pierlot

Born:

23 Dec 1883

Died:

13 Dec 1963




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Politician                          
                          
                          
Prime Minister of Belgium - 1939-1945                          
Left for London, where he led the government in exile for the rest of the conflict. He gave full backing to the Free French Forces, recognizing Charles de Gaulle as the true leader of France in 1941. His government also directed the formation of the Free Belgian Forces, a force that grew to over 100,000 men under arms by VE Day. Upon his return to Belgium, he led another large coalition, which also included members of the Communist Party of Belgium. Later in 1945, Pierlot was appointed Minister of State.