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Belgium was the first country in continental Europe to experience the Industrial Revolution, and was the most intensively industrialized country in the world throughout most of the period. [88] [89] Belgium industrialized rapidly over the 19th century, with a focus on iron, coal and textile production. [90]
19th-century Belgian people (4 C, 13 P) S. 19th century in the Southern Netherlands (1 C, 6 P) Y. Years of the 19th century in Belgium (71 C, 45 P)
Artistic and literary culture in Belgium began a revival towards the late 19th century. A core element of Belgian nationalism was the scientific study of its national history. The movement was led by Godefroid Kurth, a student of the German historian Ranke. Kurth taught modern historical methods to his students at the University of Liège.
The Hôtel Tassel is built. The Hankar House is built. The Autrique House is built. Chez Léon [nl; fr] is established, laying the basis for the French restaurant chain Léon de Bruxelles. 11–18 April: The Belgian general strike of 1893 is called after politicians of Catholic and Liberal parties joined to block a proposal to expand the ...
7 19th century. 8 20th century. ... built 2nd century CE. ... fr] is established, marking the formation of Belgium's first professional firefighting unit. 19th century
On 2 August 1831 the Dutch army, headed by the Dutch princes, invaded Belgium, in what became known as the "Ten Days' Campaign" On 4 August the Dutch force took control of Antwerp and moved deeper into Belgium. The Belgian army of the Meuse was defeated in the battle of Hasselt. On 8 August Leopold called for support from the French and the ...
This is a non-diffusing parent category of Category:19th-century Belgian Jews and Category:19th-century Belgian women The contents of these subcategories can also be found within this category, or in diffusing subcategories of it.
During the Industrial Revolution in the 19th century, mining and the heavy industry that relied on coal formed a major part of Belgium's economy. Most of this mining and industry took place in the sillon industriel ("industrial valley" in French), a strip of land running across the country where many of the largest cities in Wallonia are located.