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Leo Tindemans
1922Apr, 16

Leo Tindemans

Leo Tindemans, Belgian politician, 43rd Prime Minister of Belgium (d. 2014)
Leonard Clemence "Leo" Tindemans (Dutch: [ˈleːjoː ˈtɪndəmɑns] (listen); 16 April 1922 – 26 December 2014) was a Belgian politician. He served as the Prime Minister of Belgium serving from 25 April 1974 until he resigned as minister on 20 October 1978. He was a member of the Christian Democratic and Flemish party.

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