Hugo Adriaensens | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 September 1927 |
| Died | October 30, 2000 (aged 73) |
| Nationality | Belgian |
Hugo Adriaensens (18 September 1927 - 30 October 2000) was a Belgian politician. He was a member of the Chamber of Representatives and was senator of Belgium.
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