1850 in Belgium

In 1850, Belgium was led by King Leopold I and Prime Minister Charles Rogier. Significant events included the establishment of Sint-Lodewijkscollege in Lokeren on January 23 and the signing of treaties with Russia and Bolivia for trade and navigation. The National Bank of Belgium was founded on May 5, and provincial and partial legislative elections took place in July and November, respectively. Notable diplomatic efforts by King Leopold I led to restored relations between Spain and the United Kingdom. On September 25, the king laid the foundation stone for the Congress Column in Brussels, symbolizing national unity.

Publications were diverse, with periodicals such as *Almanach de poche de Bruxelles* and *Revue de Bruxelles*, which ceased publication. Books included Félix Victor Goethals' genealogical dictionary of Belgian noble families and Edward Weller's bilingual dictionary.

In art, Jan August Hendrik Leys painted "Divine Service in Holland." Births included notable figures like Theodoor Verstraete (artist), Emma De Vigne (painter), and Fredegand Cogels (politician). Deaths were marked by Charles de Brouckère, Paul-François Huart-Chapel, and Queen Louise.