Episode 1 of 3
First 1888 Observance
- When
- 20 November 1888
- Where
- Brussels
Students honored founder Pierre-Théodore Verhaegen for establishing free inquiry, assembling at his statue and marching to his tomb.
On 20 November 1888, amid tensions with professors and administrators, students decided to openly honour their founder, Pierre-Théodore Verhaegen, for establishing free inquiry. This decision marked the beginning of the celebration.
Sources
- Saint Verhaegen Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-01
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