MARINUS, ALBERTCHARLESERNEST

(1886-1979)

Albert Marinus was born in Namur on 10 August 1886. A journalist, sociologist, and folklorist, he worked with the Union des Associations internationales (Union or International Associations) in promoting adoption of principles of international law. He directed research into the history and folklore ofBrabantand served as editor in chief of the reviewLe Folklore brabançon. Believing that folklore represents living social customs and not just surviving remnants of past history, Marinus was instrumental in securing a revival of theommegangpageant in Brussels, which was held in 1930. He died inIxelleson 1 February 1979.