Founder
Albert VII, Archduke of Austria
Denominations
Mont-de-piété de Namur (1628-1920)
Activity period
1628 - 1920
Location
Nation/Country: Belgio - City: Namur
History
The foundation dates back to the provisions of Albert VII, Archduke of Austria, and his wife Isabella. Architect Wenceslas Cobergher also took part in the foundation and construction of the institute's headquarters (which today houses the Academy of Fine Arts). However, the Monte did not start its activity before 1628. The institute ceased its activity in 1920.
Activities
Pawnbroking
Denomination
Mont de Piété de Namur (fund)
Date
1630-1923
Consistency
Units 201
Archive keeper
Archive de l'Etat de Namur
Archive keeper link
http://www.arch.be/index.php?l=fr&m=en-pratique&r=nos-salles-de-lecture&d=namur
Research tools
Inventaire des archives du Mont-de-Piété de Namur (1630-1920), N. Bruaux [https://search.arch.be/fr/?option=com_rab_findingaids&view=findingaid&format=pdf&eadid=BE-A0525_700178_709135_FRE]