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Belgium, Roeselare / Roulers, Leopold II (1865-1909). Medal 1868 in honor of Alexandre Rodenbach (1786-1869)
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Belgium, Roeselare / Roulers, Leopold II (1865-1909). Medal 1868 in honor of Alexandre Rodenbach (1786-1869), “Hommage de reconnaissance nationale a l'Aveugle de Roulers 1828-1868” (Tribute to the Blind Man of Roeselare, 1828–1868, in recognition of his national service), by Charles Wiener, Bronze 58 mm, weight 88,90 g, Condition aUNC
Alexandre Rodenbach (1786–1869) was a blind Belgian industrialist and politician. He is known for founding the Rodenbach brewery in 1820 and for his philanthropic involvement in activities for the blind, a condition he himself suffered from throughout his career.
In 1820, he bought a small brewery in his hometown. The brewery took the name Rodenbach and operated until it was taken over by Palm Breweries in 1998. The brewery's flagship beer is named Alexandre Rodenbach in honor of its founder.
He became politically involved around 1826 in the Catholic opposition movement against King William, mainly through petitions. He earned the nickname “the blind man of Roeselare.” Together with his brothers Pierre and Constantin, they helped found the “Catholics of Holland” movement.
At the same time, Alexandre continued his work with the blind, promoting teaching methods and Catholic schools. In 1830, Alexandre and his brother Constantine became involved in politics, working in the Catholic movement, and sat in the Chamber of Deputies as congressmen. Alexandre was re-elected to this position until May 1866.
Among his political activities, Alexandre participated in the founding of the Institute for the Blind and Deaf in Brussels, managed the typhus and famine crisis of 1846-1847, and was a member of the Belgian High Commission for Agriculture.
He died in Rumbeke in 1869. From 1844 until his death in 1869, he was mayor of Rumbeke.
source: wikipedia.org
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Belgium, Roeselare / Roulers, Leopold II (1865-1909). Medal 1868 in honor of Alexandre Rodenbach (1786-1869), “Hommage de reconnaissance nationale a l'Aveugle de Roulers 1828-1868” (Tribute to the Blind Man of Roeselare, 1828–1868, in recognition of his national service), by Charles Wiener, Bronze 58 mm, weight 88,90 g, Condition aUNC