Richard Biefnot (24 March 1949 – 18 August 2020) was a Belgian politician.[1] He served on the Parliament of Wallonia and the Chamber of Representatives and was a member of the Socialist Party.
Richard Biefnot | |
|---|---|
| Communal Councillor in Mons | |
| In office 1983–2009 | |
| Member of the Belgian Chamber of Representatives | |
| In office 1995–1999 | |
| Preceded by | Elio Di Rupo |
| Member of the Parliament of Wallonia and the French Community of Belgium | |
| In office 1999–2004 | |
| Provincial Councillor of the Hainaut Province | |
| In office 2004–2009 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 March 1949 Mons, Belgium |
| Died | 18 August 2020 (aged 71) |
| Political party | PS |
Biography edit
Biefnot was a fiscal and social advisor. He served as President of the Centre de délassement du Grand Large in Mons.
On 18 May 2009, Biefnot was indicted and charged with possession of child porn, but was not convicted. However, he was expelled from the Socialist Party and resigned from his post as Communal Councillor in Mons.[2]
Richard Biefnot died on 18 August 2020 at the age of 71.
References edit
- ^ "Richard Biefnot, ancien échevin de la ville de Mons, est décédé des suites d'une maladie à 71 ans". Sudinfo.be (in French). 20 August 2020.
- ^ "Richard Biefnot exclu du PS". DH.be (in French). 18 May 2009.
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