Preceded by Jean Pede Succeeded by Jean Pede Role Belgian Politician | Name Frans Grootjans Nationality Belgium | |
Born 24 January 1922
Wilrijk, Belgium ( 1922-01-24 ) Political party Open Flemish Liberals and Democrats Died February 20, 1999, Antwerp, Belgium Party Open Vlaamse Liberalen en Democraten | ||
Frans Edward Elisabeth Grootjans (24 January 1922 – 20 February 1999), was a Belgian politician and minister for the PVV.
Grootjans was born at Wilrijk. He became a licentiate in the trade and consular sciences and was chief editor and director of the newspaper De Nieuwe Gazet. He was a Municipal Council member (1971–1986) in Antwerp and a member of parliament (1954–1987) for the district Antwerp for the PVV. Grootjans was President of the PVV (1973–1977 and 1981–1982). He was minister of national education (1966–1968) and of finances and medium-sized business (1985). He was also President of the Flemish Council (1985–1987). He remained in Antwerp for the rest of his life.
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