Arthur Gaillard

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]

Arthur Gaillard
Head of the State Archives in Belgium
In office
1904–1912
Preceded byAlphonse Goovaerts
Succeeded byJoseph Cuvelier
Personal details
Born(1847-11-23)November 23, 1847
Ghent
DiedMay 10, 1912(1912-05-10) (aged 64)
Schaarbeek
NationalityBelgian
EducationDoctor of law and political science
Alma materLeuven University

Publications
  • Le Conseil de Brabant: Histoire – Organisation – Procédure (3 vols., Brussels, 1898–1902).
  • Inventaire des mémoriaux du Grand Conseil de Malines (2 vols., Brussels, 1900–1903).
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References
  1. Joseph Cuvelier, "Gaillard (Arthur)", Biographie Nationale de Belgique, vol. 29 (Brussels, 1926), 608–610.
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