Betico Croes

Betico Croes
Croes in 1982
Born
Gilberto François Croes

(1938-01-25)25 January 1938
Died26 November 1986(1986-11-26) (aged 48)
Utrecht, Netherlands
Occupation(s)teacher, politician
Children2 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.[1][2]

  1. ^ Betico Croes. historiadiaruba.aw
  2. ^ Gilbert François (Betico) Croes. Biblioteca National Aruba