Last month marked exactly half a century since Lode Craeybeckx left this earthly vale of tears. During his lifetime, Craeybeckx, who served as Mayor of Antwerp for nearly 30 years, had become a legend. Not entirely without reason, he is regarded by many historians as one of the most important statesmen of his generation.
Louis Craeybeckx was born in the heart of the city, in Klapdorp, in a house that would later serve as the setting for Lode Ba…
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Last month marked exactly half a century since Lode Craeybeckx left this earthly vale of tears. During his lifetime, Craeybeckx, who served as Mayor of Antwerp for nearly 30 years, had become a legend. Not entirely without reason, he is regarded by many historians as one of the most important statesmen of his generation.
Louis Craeybeckx was born in the heart of the city, in Klapdorp, in a house that would later serve as the setting for Lode Ba…