Arthur Gaillard

Arthur Gaillard
Head of the State Archives in Belgium
In office
1904–1912
Preceded by Alphonse Goovaerts
Succeeded by Joseph Cuvelier
Personal details
Born (1847-11-23)November 23, 1847
Ghent
Died May 10, 1912(1912-05-10) (aged 64)
Schaarbeek
Nationality Belgian
Education Doctor of law and political science
Alma mater Leuven University

Arthur Gaillard (1847–1912) was the head of the State Archives in Belgium from 1904 until his death. His career as an archivist began in 1872 and he worked his way up through all the ranks of the service to become its head. He instituted the practice of publishing summary inventories of the collections, many of which he prepared himself. He is best known for fundamental work on the major institutions of the Habsburg Netherlands, in particular the Great Council of Mechelen and the Council of Brabant.[1]

Publications

References

  1. Joseph Cuvelier, "Gaillard (Arthur)", Biographie Nationale de Belgique, vol. 29 (Brussels, 1926), 608–610.
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