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Gaston Eyskens

1905 – 1988

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Wikipedia Summary

Gaston François Marie, Viscount Eyskens was a Christian democratic politician and prime minister of Belgium. He was also an economist and member of the Belgian Christian Social Party (CVP-PSC).

Biographical & Professional Details

Date of birth
April 1, 1905
Lier
Date of death
January 3, 1988
Leuven
Citizenship

Belgium

Occupations & fields
economistuniversity teacherpoliticianpainterpolitical scientisthead of government
Awards & honours
Grand Cross of the Order of the Oak CrownGrand Cross of Honor for Services to the Republic of AustriaKnight Commander of the Order of St. Gregory the GreatGreat Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of GermanyGrand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germanyhonorary doctorate from Columbia University
Field and occupation
maliar, Belgicko
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