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Wilfried Martens (née Wilfried Achiel Emma Martens)
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Memorial Page for Wilfried Martens (née Wilfried Achiel Emma Martens)

Apr 19, 1936 – Oct 9, 2013(77 years)Died in:Lokeren, East Flanders

Belgian politician

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April 19th, 2026

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Children

5

Burial Place

Campo Santo

Occupation(2)

politicianlawyer

Awards(8)

Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Leopold IIKnight Grand Cross of the Order of the FalconRobert Schuman MedalGrand Cross of the Order of Isabella the CatholicGrand Order of Queen JelenaKnight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian RepublicGrand Cross of the Order of Prince HenryGrand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany

Spouse(1)

Miet Smet

Education(2)

Harvard UniversityCatholic University of Leuven

Wilfried Martens (* April 19, 1936 in Sleidinge; † October 9, 2013 in Lokeren) was a belgian politician. He was 77 years old. He was married to Miet Smet. He had 5 children. His education included Harvard University and Catholic University of Leuven. His faith was Catholic Church. He received 8 awards, including Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Leopold II, Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Falcon. He was buried at Campo Santo.

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Born in Sleidinge, East Flanders

1936

Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic

1980

Robert Schuman Medal

1995

Died in Lokeren, East Flanders

2013

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Campo Santo

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Wilfried Martens (née Wilfried Achiel Emma Martens). Forever remembered.