Leo Tindemans

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42nd Prime Minister of Belgium
Leo Tindemans

In office 25 April 1974 - 20 October 1978
Preceded by	Edmond Leburton
Succeeded by	Paul Vanden Boeynants

Born	April 16, 1922 (1922-04-16) (age 86) Zwijndrecht, Belgium
Political party	CD&V
Religion	Roman Catholic

Leonard Clemence “Leo” Tindemans, born in Zwijndrecht on 16 April 1922, was prime minister (CVP) of two Belgian governments, from 25 April 1974 to 20 October 1978. He was highly popular during his term in office. In 1979 he received 983.000 votes in the European parliamentary election, which is still a record for any election in Belgium.

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Preceded by Edmond Leburton	Prime Minister of Belgium 1974–1978	Succeeded by Paul Vanden Boeynants

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