Grupo di betico croes biography wife

Quick facts for kids Betico Croes
Croes in
Born	Gilberto François Croes ()25 January Santa Cruz, Aruba
Died	26 November () (aged 48) Utrecht, Netherlands
Occupation	teacher, politician
Children	2 sons, 2 daughters

Gilberto François "Betico" Croes (Papiamento pronunciation:[beˈtiko kɾus]; 25 January – 26 November ) was an Aruban political activist who was a proponent for Aruba's separation from the Netherlands Antilles.

Grupo di betico croes biography wikipedia Betico Croes is considered as the Aruban Father of his country and is being referred to by his supporters as 'Libertador di Aruba ' (Liberator of Aruba). Croes was the advocate of the Aruban flag and the anthem “Aruba Dushi Tera”, which were both inaugurated in

This eventually occurred in , but following a car accident on 31 December (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

Croes was born on 25 January , in Santa Cruz.

After finishing high school, he studied in the Netherlands at the Teacher's Training College in Hilversum and received his headmaster's certificate in

In , Croes first participated in the island council of Aruba as a member of the Aruban People's Party (AVP) and was elected. He resigned on July after the AVP had decided not to give a seat to the UNA.

In February , Croes founded the political party People's Electoral Movement (Movimiento Electoral di Pueblo), and was elected to the island council.

Betico croes aruba Desde sus humildes comienzos en , cuando el maestro Betico Croes regresó a Aruba después de completar sus estudios en los Países Bajos, hasta la formación del Grupo Di Betico en , el grupo ha sido un faro de alegría y celebración para la comunidad arubeña.

In , the MEP won 5 of the 8 seats for Aruba in the Estates of the Netherlands Antilles. In he was the person responsible for the Seal Flag and National Anthem of the island of Aruba. It was co-written by renowned Padu Del Caribe (Padu Lampe), and Rufo Wever, who also composed the anthem.

Background

In , the Netherlands Antilles became a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and was given self-government.

Aruba is the second most populous island, however, Curaçao is the largest and most populous island. Aruba had 8 seats in the Estates of the Netherlands Antilles, Curaçao had 12 seats, Bonaire had one seat, and Saba, Sint Eustatius, and Sint Maarten shared a single seat.

Grupo di betico croes biography Gilberto François "Betico" Croes (Papiamento pronunciation: [beˈtiko kɾus]; 25 January – 26 November ) was an Aruban political activist who was a proponent for Aruba's separation from the Netherlands Antilles.

The Capital of the Netherlands Antilles was Willemstad, Curaçao.

Struggle for independence

In , Croes organized a referendum regarding Aruba's independence. The Aruban Patriotic Party (PPA) announced a boycott of the referendum, and the Government of the Netherlands Antilles declared the referendum illegal, and announced, prior to the referendum, that it was not willing to accept the results.

In the March referendum, 95% of the voters were in favor of independence.

In June , Boy Rozendal of the Democratic Party of Curaçao won a clear victory in the elections in the Netherlands Antilles. No former was assigned to create a new cabinet instead Rozendal, who was an opponent of Aruban autonomy, installed his coalition without consulting the MEP.

Croes announced demonstrations and a boycott of Curaçaoan products.

On 11 August , a general strike shut down the island during which the riot police made multiple charges. On 18 August, the union leaders were arrested and the strike ended, however, Prime Minister Joop den Uyl of the Netherlands started a dialogue because the situation had spun out of control.

In February , at the Round Table Conference, Croes formally set Aruba's Independence for , however the Round Table Conference of , resulted in a proposed new Charter for the Kingdom of the Netherlands in which Aruba would have a Status Aparte making it a constituent country within the Kingdom in , and possible independence in

On 24 April , Croes was shot in the stomach by police officer Libier.

Libier was transferred to Bonaire in June, In November, the Public Prosecution Service decided not to charge him, because there was no proof that he had aimed at Croes.

In July the charter, as agreed in March , in Aruba's Decolonization and Independence Agreement, was unanimously approved by the island council of Aruba, however, the PPA boycotted the vote.

The Status Aparte would take effect on 1 January

In the s Croes recommended that Aruba should target tourism in order to diversify the economy since it depended mainly on the refinery. He was also responsible for major projects for the people of Aruba, like the housing company FCCA, and the transportation company Arubus,

elections and death

In November , the MEP lost the election, and Henny Eman of the Aruban People's Party (AVP) would become the first Prime Minister of Aruba.

On 31 December , Croes was in a traffic accident and lapsed into a coma.

Grupo di betico croes biography images

Gilberto François "Betico" Croes (Papiamento pronunciation: [beˈtiko kɾus]; 25 January – 26 November ) was an Aruban political activist who was a proponent for Aruba's separation from the Netherlands Antilles.

Croes died on 26 November in a reactivation and nursing center in Utrecht, Netherlands. His remains were flown to Aruba for burial. An estimated 40, people attended his funeral (Aruba had an estimated 65, inhabitants in ).

A famous quote from him is "Si mi cai na caminda, gara e bandera y sigui cu e lucha" (If I fall along the way, grab the flag and continue the battle).

Personal life

Croes had four children: two sons—Glenbert Croes and Gilberto Junior Croes and two daughters—Glendeline Croes and Guisette Croes.

Both of Croes' sons served as Ministers and Glenbert is as of in office as Minister of Labor, Integration and Energy.

Legacy

• Betico Croes Day [nl] is celebrated on his birthday of 25 January as a national holiday.
• The 18 Maart Plein in Oranjestad was renamed Plaza Betico Croes.
• Caya G.

  F. Betico Croes is named after him and is the main shopping street of Oranjestad, the Aruban capital.