He was twice acting mayor of Antwerp , but was never appointed mayor of the city .
He was a popular alderman of the city of Antwerp in charge of education and municipal schools at the end of the 19th century .
alderman was twice acting mayor of Antwerp , but was never appointed mayor of the city .
He was a popular alderman of the city of Antwerp in charge of education and municipal schools at the end of the 19th century .