Harm van Riel
| Harm van Riel | |
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| Parliamentary leader of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy in the Senate of the Netherlands | |
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In office 24 March 1959 – 3 June 1976 | |
| Preceded by | Anthonie Nicolaas Molenaar |
| Succeeded by | Haya van Someren |
| Member of the Senate of the Netherlands | |
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In office 2 July 1963 – 3 June 1976 | |
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In office 6 November 1956 – 5 June 1963 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Harm van Riel 18 February 1907 Hoofddorp, Netherlands |
| Died |
13 December 1980 (aged 73) The Hague, Netherlands |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Political party | People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (from 1948) |
| Other political affiliations | Freedom Party (1946-1948) |
| Alma mater | Leiden University (Master of Letters, Master of Laws) |
| Occupation |
Politician Jurist Banker Author |
| Nickname(s) | The Grand Old Man |
Harm van Riel (18 February 1907 - 13 December 1980) was a Dutch politician of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD). He served as a Member of the Senate from 6 November 1956 until 5 June 1963, and from 2 July 1963 until 3 June 1976. He was the Parliamentary leader of People's Party for Freedom and Democracy in the Senate from 24 March 1959 until 3 June 1976. A colorful politician, he was a mentor to former Party Leader of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy Hans Wiegel during his leadership.[1]
Decorations
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Netherlands
- Order of the Netherlands Lion
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Knight (29 April 1965)
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- Order of the Netherlands Lion
References
- ↑ (Dutch) Harm van Riel Hoofddorp 18 februari 1907 - 's-Gravenhage 13 december 1980, Stichting Digitale Bibliotheek voor de Nederlandse Letteren, 20 August 1983
External links
- Official
- (Dutch) Mr. H. (Harm) van Riel Parlement & Politiek
- (Dutch) Mr. H. van Riel (VVD) Eerste Kamer der Staten-Generaal
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| Preceded by Anthonie Nicolaas Molenaar |
Parliamentary leader of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy in the Senate of the Netherlands 1959–1976 |
Succeeded by Haya van Someren |
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