Gisèle Wibaut

Gisèle Marie Joseph Ghislaine Gérarde Wibaut (born 19 August 1913 in Tournai, deceased 24 October 1978) was a Belgian resistance fighter and politician with the Christian Social Party.

Career
During World War II, she fought in the Belgian resistance. After the War, she was awarded the 1940-45 Resistance Medal and the 1940-45 War Commemoration Medal.

In the 1950s, she launched a career in politics, as a member of the Christian Social Party. From 1958 to 1968, she served as senator for Ath. From 1968 to 1976, she then served as a municipal councillor for the Tournai City Council. During her time as a city councillor, she also served as Alderwoman for Tournai, from 1970 until 1976.

She died in October 1978, at the age of 65.

Personal life
Her father, Edmond Wibaut, was a lawyer and politician with the Catholic Party, who previously serve as mayor of Tournai.