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Belgians in Argentina
Belgas en Argentina
Belges en Argentine
Belgen in Argentinië
According to official statistics, 18,677 Belgian immigrants arrived between 1857 and 1897, of which about 6,000 are believed to have returned to the country. The first Belgians arrived at the beginning of the 19th century, in connection with the fur trade and the new maritime relations between the port of Antwerp and Buenos Aires. One figure who stood out from these bilateral relations was Adolfo Van Praet (1803-1875), one of the founders of the Stock Exchange and the Western Railway.
Around 1832, after the Belgian independence was proclaimed, a consul of this community was appointed to the Buenos Aires City. Diplomatic activity grew notably during the 19th century, which reflected a great exchange between the two countries. One of the most outstanding aspects in this regard was the assistance and support to important residents in both States.
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