Felipe Tromp
Felipe Tromp | |
|---|---|
Felipe Tromp (1950) | |
| 1st Governor of Aruba | |
| In office 1 January 1986 – 12 March 1992 | |
| Monarch | Beatrix |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Olindo Koolman |
| Minister of Education in the Netherlands Antilles | |
| In office 1958–1962 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Felipe Benito Tromp 15 October 1917 Aruba |
| Died | 12 August 1995 (aged 77) Aruba |
| Political party | Aruba National Union (UNA) |
Felipe Benito Tromp (15 October 1917 – 12 August 1995) was the first governor of Aruba after Aruba received a status aparte within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. He worked as a teacher prior to becoming governor and served as Minister for Education in the Antilles (1958–1962). He took office as governor on 1 January 1986 and left office on 12 March 1992. He was succeeded by Olindo Koolman.