Édouard Close
Édouard Nicolas Henri Charles Close (July 8, 1929 – March 2, 2017) was a Belgian politician and member of the former Socialist Party (PSB). He served as the Mayor of Liège, one of Belgium's largest cities, for thirteen years from 1976 to 1990.[1] Close had also served as the Interior Minister of Belgium during the first government of Prime Minister Edmond Leburton from January 26, 1973, until April 23, 1974.[1]
Édouard Close | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Liège | |
| In office 1976–1990 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Bailly |
| Succeeded by | Henri Schlitz |
| Interior Minister of Belgium | |
| In office January 26, 1973 – April 23, 1974 | |
| Preceded by | Renaat Van Elslande |
| Succeeded by | Charles Hanin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 8, 1929 Verviers, Liège , Belgium |
| Died | 2 March 2017 (aged 87) Liège, Belgium |
| Political party | Socialist Party |
| Other political affiliations | Belgian Socialist Party |
Close died on March 2, 2017, at the age of 87.[1]
References
- Gretry, Michel (2017-03-02). "Edouard Close, ancien bourgmestre de Liège, est décédé". RTBF. Retrieved 2017-03-23.
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