Henri, Count Carton de Wiart

Henri, Count Carton de Wiart (born January 31, 1869, Brussels—died May 6, 1951, Brussels) was a statesman, jurist, and author who helped further governmental responsibility for social welfare in Belgium. Elected in 1896 to the Belgian House of Representatives as a member of the Catholic Party’s reform-oriented left wing, he served as minister of justice (1911–18) and helped secure passage of child-welfare legislation (1912). Subsequently, he served as prime minister (1920–21) and minister of social...