Théophile Wahis
Baron Théophile Wahis (27 April 1844 – 26 January 1921) was a Belgian officer and civil servant.
Born in Menen, Belgium, he started his career as Sub-Lieutenant and later Lieutenant General in the Belgian army. He participated in the expeditionary army which was sent to Mexico. Later he became Governor-General of Congo Free State from 1892 until 1908 and Belgian Congo from 1908 until 1912.[1] He reached nobility status when the title of “baron†was awarded to him in 1901. A street in Brussels and a street in Menen are named after him [2] He died in Schaerbeek, Belgium in 1921.
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Preceded by Camille-Aimé Coquilhat |
Governor of Congo Free State 1892-1896 |
Succeeded by Émile Wangermée |
Preceded by Émile Wangermée |
Governor of Congo Free State 1900-1908 |
Succeeded by Belgian Congo |
Preceded by Congo Free State |
Governor of Belgian Congo 1908-1912 |
Succeeded by Félix Fuchs |
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