Harm van Riel
Harm van Riel (18 February 1907 – 13 December 1980) was a Dutch politician of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD) and businessman.
Harm van Riel | |
|---|---|
 Harm van Riel in 1976 | |
| Parliamentary leader in the Senate | |
| In office 23 December 1958 – 3 June 1976 | |
| Preceded by | Anthonie Nicolaas Molenaar |
| Succeeded by | Haya van Someren |
| Parliamentary group | People's Party for Freedom and Democracy |
| Member of the Senate | |
| In office 2 July 1963 – 3 June 1976 | |
| In office 6 November 1956 – 5 June 1963 | |
| Parliamentary group | People's Party for Freedom and Democracy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Harm van Riel 18 February 1907 Hoofddorp, Netherlands |
| Died | 13 December 1980 (aged 73) The Hague, Netherlands |
| Political party | People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (from 1948) |
| Other political affiliations | Freedom Party (1946–1948) |
| Alma mater | Leiden University (Bachelor of Letters, Bachelor of Laws, Master of Laws) |
| Occupation | Politician · Jurist · Businessman · Banker · Author |
Career
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 colourful 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
| Honours | ||||
| Ribbon bar | Honour | Country | Date | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion | Netherlands | 29 April 1965 | |
References
- (in 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
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Official
- (in Dutch) Mr. H. (Harm) van Riel Parlement & Politiek
- (in Dutch) Mr. H. van Riel (VVD) Eerste Kamer der Staten-Generaal
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