About Jan Frans Loos
Lived 1799 – 1871 (aged 71). Jan Frans Loos was a Belgian politician.
Jan Frans Loos (12 November 1799 – 2 February 1871) was a Belgian liberal politician. As mayor of Antwerp from 1848 until 30 March 1863 he was responsible for the modernization of Antwerp in the second half of the 19th century.
He demolished the old Spanish circumvallation of the city, which allowed the city to expand beyond its 16th century limits.
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Who was Jan Frans Loos?
Belgian politician
When was Jan Frans Loos born?
Jan Frans Loos was born on 12 November 1799 in Antwerp.
When did Jan Frans Loos die?
Jan Frans Loos died on 2 February 1871.
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Jan Frans Loos was a politician.
What nationality was Jan Frans Loos?
Jan Frans Loos was Belgian.
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