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Jules Gérard-Libois

January 01, 1970

Jules Gérard-Libois (Ougrée (Seraing), 3 December 1923 – Ixelles (Brussels), 26 December 2005[1][2]) was a Belgian historian and writer. He notably founded and presided over the Centre for Socio-Political Research and Information (Centre de recherche et d'information socio-politiques, or CRISP), known for its series of working papers entitled Courriers hedomadaires (Weekly Letters) which he created in 1958, together with Jean Ladrière, François Perin, and Jean Neuville.[3] For years, Gérard-Libois provided commentary by the elections at the francophone Belgian public broadcaster RTBF.[4]

He co-founded the Centre d'études et de documentation africaines (African Study and Documentation Centre). He was a member of the group surrounding the journal Esprit, and on the steering committee of La Revue Nouvelle. Gérard-Libois was one of the experts appointed to oversee the tasks of the Lumumba Commission, the Belgian parliamentary inquiry into the circumstances of the murders of former Congolese prime minister Patrice Lumumba and his allies Maurice Mpolo and Joseph Okito. He was the honorary director of information at the European Commission.[4]

Biography edit

Jules Gérard-Libois was born in 1923. He studied law at the University of Liège. In the wake of the Second World War, he became editor-in-chief of the Belgian edition of Témoignage chrétien, which placed him in the camp of progressive christians.[5]

He participated in the creation of Esprit groups in Belgium under the auspices of Emmanuel Mounier, with Jean Ladrière, Jacques Taminiaux and François Perin. He was a journalist at La Cité from 1950 to 1957, but realised that he lacked the tools to analyse the Belgian political realities. This was why he founded CRISP.[3]

When the Lumumba commission was being assembled, Gérard-Libois was selected as one of twelve candidates who applied, four of whom were selected. Besides Gérard-Libois, Emmanuel Gérard (KU Leuven), Luc De Vos (KU Leuven and Royal Military Academy), and Philippe Raxhon (University of Liège) were part of the expert group.[6] Gérard-Libois was, however, the only expert who had an extensive knowledge of the socio-political background to the events, as the only expert on African history. Gérard-Libois, 76 years old at the time, was not primarily an archival researcher.[7]

Known for his many publications about the history of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) since the era of the Belgian Congo, Gérard-Libois set himself apart, together with Benoît Verhaegen, from the colonial circles by writing the history of the DRC in a non-sentimental style. They managed to disseminate many sources on Congolese history: the Congo series from 1959 to 1967, suspended by President Mobutu Sese Seko after the establishment of the one-party rule by the Popular Movement of the Revolution.[citation needed]

Centre d'études et de documentation africaines (CEDAF) edit

The Royal Museum for Central Africa in Tervuren, Belgium, holds Gérard-Libois's archival collection as the founder of CEDAF, which is integrated into the museum as the section of contemporary history. The collection contains, among other sources, an important body of photographs relating to Congolese independence day and the postcolonial period. It includes the sound recordings of the Belgo-Congolese Round Table Conference of 1960, next to a collection of books and journals. The collection is made up of documents collected from 1958 to 2004, the time span of Gérard-Libois's professional life.[citation needed]

The historical period of the archival collection goes from the 1940s, to the assumption of power by Laurent-Désiré Kabila in 1997. One subset contains sources related to the parliamentary inquiry into the murder of Lumumba. Another is related to the role of Che Guevara in the Congolese rebellions in 1965. Others relate to Congo during the Second World War (1940–1945), the period immediately preceding independence (1960), the Mobutu regime (1965–1993), and Laurent-Désiré Kabila (1979–1999), among other subsets.[8]

Publications edit

Notes and references edit

  1. ^ Mabille, Xavier (2012). "Gérard-Libois, Jules (1923–2005)" (PDF). Nouvelle Biographie Nationale (in French). Vol. 11. Brussels: Academie royale de Belgique. p. 149. Retrieved 1 November 2020.
  2. ^ "Historicus Jules Gérard-Libois overleden". Gazet van Antwerpen. Belga. 26 December 2005. Retrieved 31 October 2020.
  3. ^ a b G. Dt (27 December 2005). "Décès de Jules Gérard-Libois". La Libre Belgique. Retrieved 31 October 2020.
  4. ^ a b "Brève". Le Soir. Belga. 27 December 2005. Retrieved 31 October 2020.
  5. ^ Mabille, Xavier (19 January 2011). "Jules-Gérard Libois, pour mieux comprendre la Belgique" (in French). Politique. Revue belge d'analyse et de débat. Retrieved 1 November 2020.
  6. ^ Van Doorslaer, Rudi (2003). "De moord op Patrice Lumumba en de parlementaire onderzoekscommissie" (PDF). Bijdragen tot de Eigentijdse Geschiedenis. 11: 193. Retrieved 31 October 2020.
  7. ^ Van den Wijngaert, Rita; Vangroenweghe, Daniël (2 November 2000). "De expertise van de Lumumba-commissie" [The expertise of the Lumumba commission]. De Standaard (in Dutch). Retrieved 31 October 2020. De keuze van vier 'experts' van de Lumumba-commissie is zeer bedenkelijk en voer voor discussie. Jules Gérard-Libois is de enige Afrika-deskundige met een grote kennis van de socio-politieke achtergronden. De man is 76 jaar oud en niet zo vertrouwd met archieven. De overige 'experts' hebben geen Afrika-ervaring en zijn helemaal niet vertrouwd met Afrika-archieven, wat toch een fundamentele vereiste is om dit werk te kunnen volbrengen
  8. ^ Edwine Simons. "The actors of Congolese independence". AfricaMuseum. Retrieved 31 October 2020.

Further reading edit

  • Mabille, Xavier (2012). "Gérard-Libois, Jules (1923–2005)" (PDF). Nouvelle Biographie Nationale (in French). Vol. 11. Brussels: Academie royale de Belgique. pp. 150–1. Retrieved 1 November 2020.

External links edit

  • Official CRISP website
  • Publications of Gérard-Libois on Cairn.info

January 01, 1970
jules, gérard, libois, ougrée, seraing, december, 1923, ixelles, brussels, december, 2005, belgian, historian, writer, notably, founded, presided, over, centre, socio, political, research, information, centre, recherche, information, socio, politiques, crisp, . Jules Gerard Libois Ougree Seraing 3 December 1923 Ixelles Brussels 26 December 2005 1 2 was a Belgian historian and writer He notably founded and presided over the Centre for Socio Political Research and Information Centre de recherche et d information socio politiques or CRISP known for its series of working papers entitled Courriers hedomadaires Weekly Letters which he created in 1958 together with Jean Ladriere Francois Perin and Jean Neuville 3 For years Gerard Libois provided commentary by the elections at the francophone Belgian public broadcaster RTBF 4 He co founded the Centre d etudes et de documentation africaines African Study and Documentation Centre He was a member of the group surrounding the journal Esprit and on the steering committee of La Revue Nouvelle Gerard Libois was one of the experts appointed to oversee the tasks of the Lumumba Commission the Belgian parliamentary inquiry into the circumstances of the murders of former Congolese prime minister Patrice Lumumba and his allies Maurice Mpolo and Joseph Okito He was the honorary director of information at the European Commission 4 Contents 1 Biography 2 Centre d etudes et de documentation africaines CEDAF 3 Publications 4 Notes and references 5 Further reading 6 External linksBiography editJules Gerard Libois was born in 1923 He studied law at the University of Liege In the wake of the Second World War he became editor in chief of the Belgian edition of Temoignage chretien which placed him in the camp of progressive christians 5 He participated in the creation of Esprit groups in Belgium under the auspices of Emmanuel Mounier with Jean Ladriere Jacques Taminiaux and Francois Perin He was a journalist at La Cite from 1950 to 1957 but realised that he lacked the tools to analyse the Belgian political realities This was why he founded CRISP 3 When the Lumumba commission was being assembled Gerard Libois was selected as one of twelve candidates who applied four of whom were selected Besides Gerard Libois Emmanuel Gerard KU Leuven Luc De Vos KU Leuven and Royal Military Academy and Philippe Raxhon University of Liege were part of the expert group 6 Gerard Libois was however the only expert who had an extensive knowledge of the socio political background to the events as the only expert on African history Gerard Libois 76 years old at the time was not primarily an archival researcher 7 Known for his many publications about the history of the Democratic Republic of the Congo DRC since the era of the Belgian Congo Gerard Libois set himself apart together with Benoit Verhaegen from the colonial circles by writing the history of the DRC in a non sentimental style They managed to disseminate many sources on Congolese history the Congo series from 1959 to 1967 suspended by President Mobutu Sese Seko after the establishment of the one party rule by the Popular Movement of the Revolution citation needed Centre d etudes et de documentation africaines CEDAF editThe Royal Museum for Central Africa in Tervuren Belgium holds Gerard Libois s archival collection as the founder of CEDAF which is integrated into the museum as the section of contemporary history The collection contains among other sources an important body of photographs relating to Congolese independence day and the postcolonial period It includes the sound recordings of the Belgo Congolese Round Table Conference of 1960 next to a collection of books and journals The collection is made up of documents collected from 1958 to 2004 the time span of Gerard Libois s professional life citation needed The historical period of the archival collection goes from the 1940s to the assumption of power by Laurent Desire Kabila in 1997 One subset contains sources related to the parliamentary inquiry into the murder of Lumumba Another is related to the role of Che Guevara in the Congolese rebellions in 1965 Others relate to Congo during the Second World War 1940 1945 the period immediately preceding independence 1960 the Mobutu regime 1965 1993 and Laurent Desire Kabila 1979 1999 among other subsets 8 Publications editLa decision politique en Belgique en 1965 Secession au Katanga Centre de recherche et d information socio politiques 1963 2 volumes Leopold III de l an 40 a l effacement with Jose Gotovitch 1991 La Belgique entre dans la guerre froide et l Europe 1947 1953 with Roseline Lewin 1992 Belgique Congo 1960 le 30 juin pourquoi Lumumba comment le portefeuille pour qui with Jean Heinen De Boeck Superieur 1993 Congo 1960 Echec d une decolonisation with Colette Braeckman Jean Kestergat Jacques Vanderlinden Benoit Verhaegen and Jean Claude Willame and Andre Versaille 2010 Notes and references edit Mabille Xavier 2012 Gerard Libois Jules 1923 2005 PDF Nouvelle Biographie Nationale in French Vol 11 Brussels Academie royale de Belgique p 149 Retrieved 1 November 2020 Historicus Jules Gerard Libois overleden Gazet van Antwerpen Belga 26 December 2005 Retrieved 31 October 2020 a b G Dt 27 December 2005 Deces de Jules Gerard Libois La Libre Belgique Retrieved 31 October 2020 a b Breve Le Soir Belga 27 December 2005 Retrieved 31 October 2020 Mabille Xavier 19 January 2011 Jules Gerard Libois pour mieux comprendre la Belgique in French Politique Revue belge d analyse et de debat Retrieved 1 November 2020 Van Doorslaer Rudi 2003 De moord op Patrice Lumumba en de parlementaire onderzoekscommissie PDF Bijdragen tot de Eigentijdse Geschiedenis 11 193 Retrieved 31 October 2020 Van den Wijngaert Rita Vangroenweghe Daniel 2 November 2000 De expertise van de Lumumba commissie The expertise of the Lumumba commission De Standaard in Dutch Retrieved 31 October 2020 De keuze van vier experts van de Lumumba commissie is zeer bedenkelijk en voer voor discussie Jules Gerard Libois is de enige Afrika deskundige met een grote kennis van de socio politieke achtergronden De man is 76 jaar oud en niet zo vertrouwd met archieven De overige experts hebben geen Afrika ervaring en zijn helemaal niet vertrouwd met Afrika archieven wat toch een fundamentele vereiste is om dit werk te kunnen volbrengen Edwine Simons The actors of Congolese independence AfricaMuseum Retrieved 31 October 2020 Further reading editMabille Xavier 2012 Gerard Libois Jules 1923 2005 PDF Nouvelle Biographie Nationale in French Vol 11 Brussels Academie royale de Belgique pp 150 1 Retrieved 1 November 2020 External links editOfficial CRISP website Publications of Gerard Libois on Cairn info Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Jules Gerard Libois amp oldid 1210696765, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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