Gilbert Temmerman (February 25, 1928 – January 19, 2012)[1] was a Belgian politician. He served as a member of the Belgian Federal Parliament from 1971 to 1989. In 1989, Temmerman became the first Socialist Mayor of the city of Ghent, in the country's Flemish region.[2] He held the office of mayor from 1989 to 1994.[2] Additionally, was appointed a Minister of State in 1992.[2]
Gilbert Temmerman died on January 19, 2012, at the age of 83.[2]