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| Born | Gilberto François Croes (1938-01-25)25 January 1938 Santa Cruz, Aruba |
| Died | 26 November 1986(1986-11-26) (aged 48) Utrecht, Netherlands |
| Occupation | teacher, politician |
| Children | 2 sons, 2 daughters |
Gilberto François "Betico" Croes (Papiamento pronunciation:[beˈtiko kɾus]; 25 January 1938 – 26 November 1986) was an Aruban political activist who was a proponent for Aruba's separation from the Netherlands Antilles.
This eventually occurred in 1986, but following a car accident on 31 December 1985 (the night of status aparte), Croes lapsed into a coma and never became conscious to see his accomplishment. He is best remembered as "Libertador" (liberator) and as the father of the Aruban people.
Biography and career
A monument on Plaza Betico Croes in Oranjestad, Aruba, showing "Betico" Croes holding an Aruban flag.
Croes was born on 25 January 1938, in Santa Cruz.
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