Guy Lutgen facts for kids
Guy Lutgen (born April 19, 1936 – died July 26, 2020) was a Belgian politician. He was a member of the Christian Social Party, which is a political group in Belgium.
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About Guy Lutgen
Guy Lutgen was born in a place called Noville-lez-Bastogne. This was on April 19, 1936.
He went to the Catholic University of Leuven. There, he studied philosophy, which is about big ideas and how we think. After his studies, he became a teacher. He taught history and Latin at a special school in Bastogne until 1977.
His Political Journey
Guy Lutgen started his work in politics in 1964. He won a spot on the local council in Bastogne. A local council helps run a town or city. He stayed on this council until the year 2000.
From 1976 to 2000, he was also the mayor of Bastogne. A mayor is the main leader of a town or city.
Serving in Parliament
Between 1977 and 1995, Guy Lutgen was a member of the Belgian Senate. The Senate is like a big meeting group that helps make laws for the country. He represented an area that included Arlon, Marche-en-Famenne, and Bastogne.
He also worked in the Parliament of Wallonia from 1980 to 1995. This parliament makes laws for the Wallonia region of Belgium.
Working as a Minister
From 1985 to 1988, Guy Lutgen was a "secretary of state." This job involved helping to make public services better.
Later, he became a minister in the Government of Wallonia. A minister is a top leader in charge of a specific part of the government.
- From May 1988 to July 1999, he was the minister for agriculture and the environment. This meant he helped make decisions about farming and protecting nature.
- For a short time, until January 1989, he was also the minister for energy.
- He stayed as the Minister of Agriculture for a long time.
- He also worked in the housing ministry until January 1992.
- After that, he was in charge of natural resources until July 1999.
His Family
Guy Lutgen had children. His son, Benoît Lutgen, also became a politician. His other children are named Françoise and Jean-Pierre.
Later Years
Guy Lutgen passed away on July 26, 2020. He was 84 years old.
