Felipe Tromp
Felipe B. Tromp (1917–12 August 1995) was the first Governor of Aruba after Aruba received a status aparte within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. He worked as a teacher prior to becoming Governor and served as Minister for Education in the Antilles (1958-1962). He took office as Governor on 1 January 1986 and left office on 12 March 1992. He was succeeded by Olindo Koolman.
Tromp died on Saturday 12 August 1995, at the age of 78.[1]
Honours
- Grand Cross of the Order of Orange-Nassau (12 March 1992)
A festival, a college and a club[2] were named on his honor.
References
| Government offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| New creation | Governor of Aruba 1986–1992 |
Succeeded by Olindo Koolman |
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