About Anna de Waal
Lived 1906 – 1981 (aged 74). Anna de Waal was a Dutch politician and geographer.
Anna de Waal (25 November 1906 – 21 March 1981), was a Dutch politician (Catholic party). She was state secretary of education in 1953–1957. De Waal was the first female government secretary or minister in the Netherlands.
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Who was Anna de Waal?
Dutch politician and geographer (1906-1981)
When was Anna de Waal born?
Anna de Waal was born on 25 November 1906.
When did Anna de Waal die?
Anna de Waal died on 22 March 1981.
What was Anna de Waal's occupation?
Anna de Waal was a politician and geographer.
What nationality was Anna de Waal?
Anna de Waal was Dutch.
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