Théophile Wahis

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Baron Théophile Wahis (1844–1921) 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]. A street in Brussels is named after him [2] He died in Schaerbeek, Belgium in 1921.

Preceded by
Camille-Aimé Coquilhat		 Governor of Congo Free State
1896-1900		 Succeeded by
Émile Wangermée
Preceded by
Émile Wangermée		 Governor of Belgian Congo
1908-1912		 Succeeded by
Félix Fuchs

[edit] References

  1. ^ Gouverneurs du Congo
  2. ^ Théophile Wahis

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