Xavier Brasseur

Who was Xavier Brasseur?

François Xavier Brasseur was a Luxembourgian politician and jurist.

Brasseur was educated at the Athénée de Luxembourg, graduating in 1884. Afterwards, he studied law, graduating on 17 June 1890, and began practising in 1894. He worked for his uncle Alexis's steelworks as legal counsel. On 5 January 1897, Brasseur stood as the liberal candidate against the socialist Michel Welter in partial elections in Esch-sur-Alzette.

After the Socialist Party was founded in 1902, Brasseur joined them, and stood in the elections of 7 April 1902 in Esch as a 'democratic' candidate, being elected to the Chamber. Brasseur consistently introduced legislation expanding Esch's prestige in the country, including the creation of a new district tribunal in Esch and the creation of an industrial school in the town; both were defeated. More successful was his effort to create a tramway in Esch, which was passed, but only after his death. In 1908, the Socialists and the Liberal League formed their famous 'Left Bloc', and Brasseur was returned as a deputy again, with seven other socialists.