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Stefaan De Clerck

b. 1951

Flemish politician; former mayor of Kortrijk

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About Stefaan De Clerck

Born 1951. Stefaan De Clerck is a Belgian basketball player, politician and lawyer.

Stefaan Maria Joris Yolanda De Clerck (; born 12 December 1951) is a Belgian politician and former Minister of Justice of Belgium. He was Minister of Justice from 1995 until 1998 as well, when he resigned following the escape from prison of Marc Dutroux. He has served as chairman of Christian Democratic and Flemish party and held a seat in the Belgian Chamber of Representatives. De Clerck was mayor of Kortrijk.

Regarding re-instituting the death penalty in Belgium after the "Joker" murders of 2009, GlobalPost quotes De Clerck as saying: "That is not something for our times. It's not by killing somebody that we solve society's problems, just look at the United States."

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Important facts

Born
12 December 1951, Kortrijk
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Basketball player, politician, lawyer
Nationality
Belgium
Education
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven Campus Kortrijk
Positions held
Minister of Justice of Belgium, Member of the Flemish Parliament, Directly elected senator, Mayor of Kortrijk
Awards
Grand Officer of the Order of Leopold
Also known as
Stefaan Maria Joris Yolanda De Clerck

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Stefaan De Clerck?

Flemish politician; former mayor of Kortrijk

When was Stefaan De Clerck born?

Stefaan De Clerck was born on 12 December 1951 in Kortrijk.

What is Stefaan De Clerck's occupation?

Stefaan De Clerck is a basketball player, politician and lawyer.

What nationality is Stefaan De Clerck?

Stefaan De Clerck is Belgian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Stefaan De Clerck

· Wikidata: Q12498

· DBpedia: Stefaan De Clerck

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