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Bob Maes

1924 – 2025

Belgian politician

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About Bob Maes

Lived 1924 – 2025 (aged 100). Bob Maes was a Belgian politician.

Robert F. Maes (22 October 1924 – 12 August 2025) was a Belgian Flemish nationalist and politician of the People's Union and the New Flemish Alliance.

Life and career Born in Zaventem on 22 October 1924, Maes was a member of the and the Vlaamsch Nationaal Verbond during World War II, which collaborated with the German occupation. In September 1944, he surrendered to the Belgian police, which imprisoned him for one year and banned him from political participation for 20 years.

In 1949, Maes founded the Order of Flemish Militants (VMO) at the request of . In 1954, he joined the steering committee of the VU and served as its Brabant president from 1965 to 1995. On 12 September 1970, activists from the VMO killed , a poster-hanger for DéFi; Maes never condemned the attack. The following year, he formally dissolved the VMO.

In 1971, Maes was elected to the Cultural Council for the Dutch-speaking Cultural Community and the Senate. He served in these roles until 12 October 1985, when he became an honorary senator. He was excluded from governing coalitions due to his opposition to the Egmont pact under the government of Leo Tindemans. His concerned stemmed from the Francization of Brussels and its periphery in Flanders. He also stated that the pact did not give enough power to the regions and communities of Belgium.

Maes died on 12 August 2025, at the age of 100.

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Senator of Belgium, Member of the Flemish Parliament

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Bob Maes?

Belgian politician

When was Bob Maes born?

Bob Maes was born on 22 October 1924 in Zaventem.

When did Bob Maes die?

Bob Maes died on 12 August 2025 in Leuven.

What was Bob Maes's occupation?

Bob Maes was a politician.

What nationality was Bob Maes?

Bob Maes was Belgian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bob Maes

· Wikidata: Q1807181

· DBpedia: Bob Maes

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