Léon Dens

Léon Dens
Born Léon Pierre Alphonse Dens
(1869-10-17)17 October 1869
Antwerp, Belgium
Died November 1940 (age 71)
London, United Kingdom
Nationality Belgium
Occupation politician, shipowner

Léon Pierre Alphonse Dens (17 October 1869 – 16 November 1940) was a Belgian politician and shipowner. A member of the Liberal Party, he was killed during the Blitz.

Political career

  • 1925–1940: senator for the district Antwerp
  • 1931–1932: minister of defense
  • 1935–1936: President of the Liberal Party

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