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Betico Croes
Aruban politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gilberto François "Betico" Croes (Papiamento pronunciation: [beˈtiko kɾus]; 25 January 1938 – 26 November 1986) was an Aruban political activist who was a proponent for Aruba's separation from the Netherlands Antilles. This eventually occurred in 1986, but following a car accident on 31 December 1985 (the night of status aparte), Croes lapsed into a coma and never became conscious to see his accomplishment. He is best remembered as "Libertador" (liberator) and as the father of the Aruban people.[1][2]
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Born | Gilberto François Croes (1938-01-25)25 January 1938 |
Died | 26 November 1986(1986-11-26) (aged 48) Utrecht, Netherlands |
Occupation(s) | teacher, politician |
Children | 2 sons, 2 daughters |
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