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Renaat Van Elslande

1916 – 2000

Belgian politician

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About Renaat Van Elslande

Lived 1916 – 2000 (aged 84). Renaat Van Elslande was a Belgian politician and diplomat.

Renaat Antoon Joseph Van Elslande (born in Boekhoute on 21 January 1916; died in Uccle on 21 December 2000) was a Christen-Democratisch en Vlaams politician who had been culture minister and foreign minister.

Honours War cross Minister of State, by royal decree Knight Grand Cross in the Order of Leopold II

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Important facts

Born
21 January 1916, Boekhoute
Birth century
20th century
Died
21 December 2000, Uccle
Occupation
Politician, diplomat
Nationality
Belgium
Education
Catholic University of Leuven (1834–1968)
Positions held
Member of the Chamber of Representatives of Belgium, Minister of the Interior of Belgium, Mayor of a place in Belgium, Minister of Justice of Belgium
Awards
Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany; Minister of State; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Leopold II; Croix de guerre 1940–1945 (Belgium)
Also known as
Renaat Antoon Joseph Van Elslande

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Renaat Van Elslande?

Belgian politician (1916-2000)

When was Renaat Van Elslande born?

Renaat Van Elslande was born on 21 January 1916 in Boekhoute.

When did Renaat Van Elslande die?

Renaat Van Elslande died on 21 December 2000 in Uccle.

What was Renaat Van Elslande's occupation?

Renaat Van Elslande was a politician and diplomat.

What nationality was Renaat Van Elslande?

Renaat Van Elslande was Belgian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Renaat Van Elslande

· Wikidata: Q331251

· DBpedia: Renaat Van Elslande

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