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Robert Krieps, 1990

Robert Krieps (15 October 1922 – 1 August 1990) was a Luxembourgish politician. He served as the President of the Luxembourg Socialist Workers' Party from 1980 until 1985, as well as serving in the Luxembourgish cabinet under both Gaston Thorn and Jacques Santer.

Krieps was the son of Ernestine (Ehlinger) and Adolphe Krieps. He was married to Renée Ketter.[1][2] He was the grandfather of Luxembourgish actress Vicky Krieps.

Krieps championed abolition of the death penalty which was accomplished in 1979.[3]

References

  1. ^ "[PDF] interieur Krieps_17_nov - Fondation Robert Krieps - Free Download PDF". docspike.com.
  2. ^ http://www.fondationrobertkrieps.lu/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Inventaire.Robert.Krieps.ANLux_.pdf [bare URL PDF]
  3. ^ "Dark Luxembourg: "Cruel, inhuman, and degrading": the death penalty in Luxembourg". today.rtl.lu. Retrieved 16 February 2021.
Political offices Preceded byEugène Schaus Minister for Justice (first time) 1974 – 1979 Succeeded byGaston Thorn Preceded byColette Flesch Minister for Justice (second time) 1984 – 1989 Succeeded byMarc Fischbach Preceded byJosy Barthel Minister for the Environment 1984 – 1989 Succeeded byAlex Bodry Party political offices Preceded byLydie Schmit President of the LSAP 1980 – 1985 Succeeded byBen Fayot


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