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Gaston Eyskens

prime minister

Gaston François Marie, Viscount Eyskens (1 April 1905 – 3 January 1988) was a Christian democratic politician and prime minister of Belgium. He was also an economist and member of the Belgian Christian Social Party.

He served three terms as the prime minister of Belgium, holding the position from 1949 to 1950, 1958 to 1961 and 1968 to 1973. During his periods in office, Eyskens was confronted with major ideological and linguistic conflicts within Belgium including the Royal Question in 1950, the School War in 1958, the independence of the Belgian Congo in 1960 and the split of the University of Leuven in 1970. He oversaw the first steps towards the federalization of Belgium (constitutional reform of 1970).

Eyskens led a centre cabinet in 1958, followed by two centre-right cabinets from 1958 to 1961, another centre cabinet from 1968 to 1972, and another centre-left cabinet from 1972 to 1973.

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Belgian prime minister

Gaston Eyskens's Historical Timeline

  1. Gaston Eyskens is born

    Gaston Eyskens prime minister, known for belgian prime minister, was born on 1905-04-01.

  2. Belgian minority government of Gaston Eyskens resigns

    Belgian minority government of Gaston Eyskens resigns

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gaston Eyskens born?
Gaston Eyskens was born on 1905-04-01.
What is Gaston Eyskens known for?
Belgian prime minister
What historical events involved Gaston Eyskens?
Gaston Eyskens was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including Gaston Eyskens is born, Belgian minority government of Gaston Eyskens resigns.
When did Gaston Eyskens die?
Gaston Eyskens died on 1988-01-01.

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