Betico Croes
Aruban politician
Died when: 48 years 305 days (586 months)Star Sign: Aquarius
Gilberto François "Betico" Croes (Papiamento pronunciation: [be'tiko k?us]; 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 father of the Aruban people.
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