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Michel Rasquin

1899 – 1958

Luxembourgish politician

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Lived 1899 – 1958 (aged 58). Michel Rasquin was a Luxembourgish politician and journalist.

Michel Rasquin (19 September 1899 – 27 April 1958) was a Luxembourgish journalist and socialist politician, and European Commissioner.

Rasquin was born in Pétange, Luxembourg, in 1899. In June 1948, he was elected to the Chamber of Deputies of Luxembourg.

He was Mayor of Esch-sur-Alzette from 1949 to 1951. He represented Luxembourg in the European Parliament during that same time period.

From 1951 to 1958, he was a minister in the coalition governments of Pierre Dupong and Joseph Bech, with responsibility for the economy.

He was appointed Luxembourg's representative on the inaugural European Commission, the Hallstein Commission, which took office in January 1958. Rasquin had responsibility for the Transport portfolio, but died in April 1958 and was succeeded by Lambert Schaus.

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Positions held
Mayor of Esch-sur-Alzette, European Commissioner for Transport, Representative of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, Member of the Council of State

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Michel Rasquin?

Luxembourgish politician (1899-1958)

When was Michel Rasquin born?

Michel Rasquin was born on 19 September 1899 in Pétange.

When did Michel Rasquin die?

Michel Rasquin died on 27 April 1958 in Esch-sur-Alzette.

What was Michel Rasquin's occupation?

Michel Rasquin was a politician and journalist.

What nationality was Michel Rasquin?

Michel Rasquin was Luxembourgish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Michel Rasquin

· Wikidata: Q1277038

· DBpedia: Michel Rasquin

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