Jan Frans Loos
Belgian politician (1799–1871)
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Jan Frans Loos (12 November 1799 – 2 February 1871) 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.
Born12 November 1799
Died2 February 1871 (aged 71)
Occupationpolitician
Jan Frans Loos | |
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| Born | 12 November 1799 |
| Died | 2 February 1871 (aged 71) |
| Occupation | politician |
He demolished the old Spanish circumvallation of the city, which allowed the city to expand beyond its 16th century limits.
Sources
- Jan Frans Loos (GvA)
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