Splingaerds — Past and Present

This site is dedicated to sharing knowledge about the Belgian farm boy, Paul Splingaerd, who became a mandarin in China and used his position to improve relations between his native and his adoptive countries. He lived in China from 1865 to 1906.

In 2008, Paul’s great granddaughter Anne Splingaerd Megowan, published a biography of her illustrious ancestor, The Belgian Mandarin, based on thirteen years of research of his extraordinary life. Since the book was published, more information, documents images and descendants have surfaced, and this web site, in collaboration with a primarily French language site in Belgium, http://www.goens-pourbaix.be/feuilles-style/Lin-chen.htm, is intended to provide updated information on Paul and the increasing number of progeny who can be found in 17 countries and on all the continents.

We welcome your interest, and invite you to share any Splingaerd information you have. If you happen to be a relative not included in the family tree, please contact us.

Contact Anne Megowan

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