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Flor Van Noppen
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| Member of the Chamber of Representatives | |
| In office 28 June 2007 – 25 May 2014 |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | 28 June 1956 Turnhout, Antwerp |
| Died | 22 September 2014 (aged 58) Dessel, Antwerp |
| Nationality | Belgian |
| Political party | N-VA |
| Residence | Dessel |
| Website | http://www.n-va.be/cv/flor-van-noppen |
Florentinus Ludovicus Leopoldus Eduard ("Flor") Van Noppen (born June 28, 1956 – died September 22, 2014) was a Belgian politician. He was a member of the N-VA political party. Flor Van Noppen spent many years working to help the people of Belgium, especially in his hometown of Dessel.
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Who Was Flor Van Noppen?
Flor Van Noppen was born in Turnhout, Belgium. He grew up to become a dedicated public servant. He believed in working for his community and country. His career in politics showed his commitment to making a difference.
His Start in Politics
Flor Van Noppen began his political journey in his local town. He became a city councilor in Dessel in 2001. A city councilor is like a local representative. They help make decisions for their town or city. These decisions can be about schools, roads, or local services.
Working for His Community
From 2007 to 2013, Flor Van Noppen also served as an alderman in Dessel. An alderman is a senior member of the city council. They often have specific responsibilities, like managing certain parts of the town's budget or services.
In 2007, he was elected to the Belgian Chamber of Representatives. This is a big step in politics. It means he helped make laws for the entire country of Belgium. He was reelected in 2010, showing that people trusted him to represent them.
A Life of Public Service
Flor Van Noppen worked hard for his country and his town. He served in the Chamber of Representatives until 2014. He also continued as a city councilor until 2014.
Sadly, Flor Van Noppen became ill with a serious health condition. Because of his illness, he decided to retire from politics after his term ended in 2014. He passed away on September 22, 2014, at the age of 58. He is remembered for his dedication to public service.
