Jean Defraigne
| Jean Defraigne | |
|---|---|
| President of the Chamber of Representatives | |
| In office 18 December 1981 – 10 May 1988 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Michel |
| Succeeded by | Erik Vankeirsbilck |
| In office 20 May 1980 – 24 October 1980 | |
| Preceded by | Charles-Ferdinand Nothomb |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Michel |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 19 April 1929 Roosendaal and Nispen, Netherlands (now Roosendaal) |
| Political party | Liberal Reformist Party |
| Alma mater | University of Liège |
Jean Pierre Marie Olivier Germain Defraigne (French: [dəfʁɛɲ]; born 19 April 1929) is a Belgian liberal politician and minister for the Liberal Reformist Party (PRL).
Defraigne graduated as a doctor in law at the Université de Liège and was a lawyer and alderman in Liège. He was member of the Belgian Chamber of Representatives (1965–1974 and 1977–1989) and senator in the Belgian Senate (1974–1977) for the PRL and was President (1981–1988) of the Belgian Chamber of Representatives of public work (1974–1976). In 1983, Jean Defraigne was appointed as minister of state.
Sources
- Ministries, etc.
- Gouvernement Leo Tindemans II (11.06.1974 – 4.03.1977)
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Charles-Ferdinand Nothomb |
President of the Chamber of Representatives 1980 |
Succeeded by Joseph Michel |
| Preceded by Joseph Michel |
President of the Chamber of Representatives 1981–1988 |
Succeeded by Erik Vankeirsbilck |