Jan Frans Loos

Politician

1799 – 1871

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Who was Jan Frans Loos?

Jan Frans Loos was a Belgian liberal politician. As mayor of Antwerp from 1848 until 30 March 1863 he was responsible for the modernization of Antwerp in the second half of the 19th century.

He demolished the old Spanish circumvallation of the city, which allowed the city to expand beyond its 16th century limits.

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Born
Nov 12, 1799
Nationality
  • Belgium
Profession
Died
Feb 2, 1871

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on July 23, 2013

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