Patrik Vankrunkelsven
Patrick Jules Maria Vankrunkelsven (born 2 May 1957), is a Belgian physician, professor of medicine and politician. He obtained an MD and PhD from the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (Leuven, Belgium).
Patrik Vankrunkelsven | |
|---|---|
| Senator | |
| In office 28 June 2007 – June 2011 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 2 May 1957 Geel |
| Nationality | Belgian |
| Political party | Open VLD |
| Residence | Laakdal |
| Alma mater | Katholieke Universiteit Leuven |
| Occupation | politician, physician, professor |
| Website | www.vankrunkelsven.be |
Political career
He was president of the Volksunie from 1998 until 2000, succeeding Bert Anciaux. When that party was dissolved in 2001, he initially chose the left-liberal SPIRIT, but eventually went to the VLD where he was senator from 2007 until 2011.[1] He was part of the party's left wing. Patrik Vankrunkelsven has been mayor of Laakdal from 1994 to 2006.
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