Lucien Cooremans
Lucien Georges François Philippe Cooremans (1 September 1899 – 22 February 1985) was a Belgian liberal politician and burgomaster of Brussels.
Lucien Cooremans | |
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| Born | Lucien Georges François Philippe Cooremans 1 September 1899 |
| Died | 22 February 1985 (aged 85) Brussels, Belgium |
| Nationality | Belgium |
| Occupation | politician, lawyer, journalist, professor |
Lucien Cooremans standing by the President of Israel, Yitzhak Ben-Zvi as he signs the visitors book at Brussels city hall
Lucien Cooremans was a lawyer, journalist and professor at the Universite Libre de Bruxelles. As a politician he was a member of parliament, alderman and burgomaster of Brussels from 1956 until 1975. He was the leading figure of the Brussels world fair Expo '58 in 1958. He was responsible for the destruction of the Maison du Peuple. In 1958 he was awarded the Order of Saint Agatha by the Republic of San Marino.[1]
References
- "The Equestrian Order of Saint Agatha". Consulate of the Republic of San Marino to the UK. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
Sources
- Van Molle, P., Het Belgisch parlement 1894-1969, Gent, Erasmus, 1969, p. 48.
- Le Livre Bleu. Recueil biographique, Brussel, Maison Ferd. Larcier, 1950, p. 93.
- Brussels (Municipality, Region of Brussels-Capital, Belgium)
- Lettre de Lucien Cooremans au baron Snoy et d'Oppuers (9 novembre 1957)
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| Preceded by Joseph Van De Meulebroeck |
Mayor of Brussels 1956-1975 |
Succeeded by Pierre Van Halteren |
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