Belgian soldier who became prominent in the administration of the congo free state (1859-1924).
Died January 30th, 1924 at 64 years old in Ixelles.
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride! Hunter S. Thompson