Frank Houben: Meaning (information, definition, explanation, facts)

Frank Johannes Maria Houben (born 19 February 1939 in The Hague) was the governor for the Province of North Brabant in The Netherlands between 22 April 1987 and 1 October 2003. Houben retired on October 1 2003, after 17 years of service for Queen Beatrix of The Netherlands. His succesor was Hanja Maij-Weggen.

On September 20 2003 the mayors of the province of North Brabant planted trees in Houben Forrest as a tribute to his work. The Houben forrest is located near Nemelaer Castle in Haaren county in the province of North Brabant.

Houben attended the and the University of Pittsburgh. He is married with four children.