Louis Van Geyt | |
|---|---|
| Chairman of the Communist Party of Belgium | |
| In office 1972–1989 | |
| Preceded by | Marc Drumaux |
| Succeeded by | position abolished |
| Member of the Chamber of Representatives | |
| In office 1971–1981 | |
| Member of Flemish Parliament | |
| In office 1971–1981 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 September 1927 Antwerp, Belgium |
| Died | 15 April 2016 (aged 88) |
| Political party | Communist Party of Belgium |
| Alma mater | Université libre de Bruxelles |
| Occupation | Politician |
Louis Van Geyt (24 September 1927 – 15 April 2016) was a Belgian politician.[1]
Van Geyt was the last chairman of the Communist Party of Belgium, from 1972 to 1989. He was also the last MP of the party representing Brussels-Halle-Vilvoorde, from 1971 till the 1981 elections,[2] and the last communist municipal councillor in the Brussels region (in the municipality of Brussels), till the 1982 elections.