Frans Grootjans, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Frans Grootjans

Belgian politician

Date of Birth: 24-Jan-1922

Place of Birth: Wilrijk, Flemish Region, Belgium

Date of Death: 20-Feb-1999

Profession: politician, journalist

Nationality: Belgium

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

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.