About Hugo Weckx
Hugo Weckx, 89, Belgian politician, deputy (1977–1981, 1987–1995), senator (1981–1985).
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|Hugo Weckx (9 January 1935 – 23 October 2024) was a Belgian lawyer and politician of Christian Democratic and Flemish (CD&V). He was an important figure in the Flemish Government in the 1980s and 90s, serving as Minister of Education [nl] and Minister of Culture [nl]. He was also a member of the Chamber of Representatives and the Senate. Weckx died on 23 October 2024, at the age of 89.
His archives are held in the Archief en Museum voor het Vlaams Leven te Brussel [nl].
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Trivia & Knowledge· 7 questions
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1.On which day of the month did Hugo Weckx die?
- A.22
- B.24
- C.25
- D.23correct
Hugo Weckx died on day 23 of the month.
Source: Archive record: date of death: "1935. Archive record: age at death 89. Archive record: occupation politician. Archive record: nationality Belgian. Archive record: date of death 23 October 20
2.In which field was Hugo Weckx known?
- A.architect
- B.chemist
- C.novelist
- D.politiciancorrect
The biography describes Hugo Weckx as a politician.
Source: Profile: occupation: "nces == Archive record: year of death 2024. Archive record: year of birth 1935. Archive record: age at death 89. Archive record: occupation politician. Archive record:
3.What nationality was Hugo Weckx?
- A.Australian
- B.Belgiancorrect
- C.American
- D.Argentine
Hugo Weckx is recorded as Belgian.
Source: Profile: nationality: "2024. Archive record: year of birth 1935. Archive record: age at death 89. Archive record: occupation politician. Archive record: nationality Belgian. Archive record:
4.In which year did Hugo Weckx die?
- A.2011
- B.2024correct
- C.2015
- D.2017
Hugo Weckx died in 2024.
Source: Profile: year of death: "ve record: age at death 89. Archive record: occupation politician. Archive record: nationality Belgian. Archive record: date of death 23 October 2024."
5.How old was Hugo Weckx when they died?
- A.94
- B.84
- C.89correct
- D.78
Hugo Weckx was 89 years old at the time of death.
Source: Profile: age at death: "Leven te Brussel. == References == Archive record: year of death 2024. Archive record: year of birth 1935. Archive record: age at death 89. Archive record: occupation
6.In which year was Hugo Weckx born?
- A.1926
- B.1923
- C.1929
- D.1935correct
Hugo Weckx was born in 1935.
Source: Profile: year of birth: "rchief en Museum voor het Vlaams Leven te Brussel. == References == Archive record: year of death 2024. Archive record: year of birth 1935. Archive record: age at de
7.In which month did Hugo Weckx die?
- A.Octobercorrect
- B.January
- C.November
- D.December
Hugo Weckx died in October.
Source: Archive record: date of death: "5. Archive record: age at death 89. Archive record: occupation politician. Archive record: nationality Belgian. Archive record: date of death 23 October 2024.
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