Paul M. L. B. D'Hondt

Paul M. L. B. D'Hondt was a Belgian mathematician and jurist known for developing the D'Hondt method, a system used to allocate parliamentary seats proportionally during elections. This method helps distribute seats fairly based on the number of votes each party receives, ensuring proportional representation. It is widely used in various countries to improve fairness in electoral systems. D'Hondt's work significantly contributed to electoral theory and practice, making political representation more aligned with voters' preferences.