"It was not worth shedding so much blood for such a trifle!"
— Louis de Potter

January 1, 1970

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People from BrugesBelgian RevolutionJournalists from BelgiumPeople of the Belgian RevolutionMembers of the National Congress of Belgium
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Belgium since the Revolution of 1830, Page 198. Louis de Potter, who would have preferred Belgium to become a republic after the revolution of 1830, is disappointed when the National Congress opts for a hereditary monarchy instead.