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Pierre Van Humbeeck | |
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| Born | Pierre Edouard Van Humbeeck 17 May 1829 |
| Died | 5 July 1890 (aged 61) Brussels, Belgium |
| Nationality | Belgium |
| Occupation | politician |
Pierre Edouard Van Humbeeck (Brussels, 17 May 1829-Brussels, 5 July 1890) was a Belgian lawyer and liberal politician. He was a member of the city council of Brussels, the Belgian parliament and minister.
He was the first Belgian minister of education.
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