Joris Van Severen | |
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Born | Georges Edmond Eduard Van Severen 19 July 1894 |
Died | 20 May 1940 | (aged 45)
Cause of death | Execution by firing squad |
Nationality | Belgian |
Education | Law degree |
Alma mater | University of Ghent |
Occupation | Politician |
Political party | Frontpartij Verdinaso |
Joris Van Severen (19 July 1894 – 20 May 1940) was a Belgian politician and ideologue of the Flemish Movement as well as a Pan-Netherlander. A leading figure of pre-World War II Flemish nationalism, he co-founded the extreme-right group Verdinaso.