Hans van den Broek
Dutch politician (born 1936)
Henri "Hans" van den Broek (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɦɑ̃ːri ˈɦɑns fɑn dɛm ˈbruk] ( listen);[1] born 11 December 1936) is a Dutch politician. From 1982 through 1993 as Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Ruud Lubbers cabinet.[2]
Hans van den Broek | |
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![]() Hans van den Broek in 1983 | |
European Commissioner for External Relations, Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy | |
In office 23 January 1995 – 16 September 1999 | |
President | Jacques Santer (1995–1999) Manuel Marín (1999) |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Chris Patten |
European Commissioner for External Relations and Enlargement | |
In office 6 January 1993 – 23 January 1995 | |
President | Jacques Delors |
Preceded by | Frans Andriessen |
Succeeded by | Leon Brittan |
Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
In office 4 November 1982 – 3 January 1993 | |
Prime Minister | Ruud Lubbers |
Preceded by | Dries van Agt |
Succeeded by | Pieter Kooijmans |
State Secretary for Foreign Affairs | |
In office 11 September 1981 – 4 November 1982 | |
Prime Minister | Dries van Agt |
Preceded by | Durk van der Mei |
Succeeded by | Wim van Eekelen |
Member of the House of Representatives | |
In office 14 September 1989 – 7 November 1989 | |
In office 3 June 1986 – 14 July 1986 | |
In office 16 September 1982 – 4 November 1982 | |
In office 12 October 1976 – 11 September 1981 | |
Parliamentary group | Christian Democratic Appeal (1980–1989) Catholic People's Party (1976–1980) |
Personal details | |
Born | Henri van den Broek 11 December 1936 Paris, France |
Nationality | Dutch |
Political party | Christian Democratic Appeal (from 1980) |
Other political affiliations | Catholic People's Party (until 1980) |
Spouse(s) |
Josée van Schendel (m. 1966) |
Children | Princess Marilène (born 1970) 1 other daughter |
Relatives | Prince Maurits (son in law) Princess Margriet (son-in-law's mother) |
Residence | Lochem, Netherlands |
Alma mater | Utrecht University (Bachelor of Laws, Master of Laws) |
Occupation | Politician · Diplomat · Jurist · Lawyer · Prosecutor · Businessman · Corporate director · Nonprofit director · Academic administrator · Media administrator · Lobbyist · Activist |
Military service | |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Branch/service | Royal Netherlands Army |
Years of service | 1965–1966 (Conscription) 1966–1967 (Reserve) |
Rank | ![]() |
Unit | Regiment Huzaren van Boreel |
From 1970 till 1974 he was a member of the municipal council of Rheden.
References
change- ↑ In isolation, van and den are pronounced [vɑn] and [dɛn], respectively.
- ↑ "Mr. H. (Hans) van den Broek". www.parlement.com (in Dutch). Leiden University. Retrieved 8 September 2010.
Other websites
change- (in Dutch) Mr. H. (Hans) van den Broek, Parlement.com