Firmin Aerts

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Firmin Aerts
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Born (1929-08-16) 16 August 1929 (age 95)
Nationality Belgian

Firmin Aerts (16 August 1929) is a former Belgian politician. He was a member of the Chamber of Representatives and was Senator of Belgium.

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