Pierre-Théodore Verhaegen (1796-1862)

Lawyer and the leader of the Liberal Party, which he helped found in 1846. He became a member of parliament and President of the Chamber of Representatives. He was one of the founders of the Université Libre de Bruxelles (Free University of Brussels) (ULB, VUB), which adhered (and still does) to the principles of free enquiry. Grand Master of the GOB from 1854 till 1862. 

opposite: memorial to Verhaeghen at Evere cemetery, erected by his Lodge les Amis Philanthropes.