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Frans-Jozef van Thiel

1906 – 1993

Dutch politician

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Lived 1906 – 1993 (aged 86). Frans-Jozef van Thiel was a Dutch politician and jurist.

Frans Joseph Frits Maria "Frans-Jozef" van Thiel (19 December 1906 – 2 June 1993) was a Dutch politician of the defunct Catholic People's Party (KVP) now merged into the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA) and lawyer.

He was a member of the House of Representatives from 1948 until 1972, with exception of the fours years from 1952–1956 in which he served as minister of Social Work. He was Speaker of the House of Representatives in the period 29 January 1963 – 7 December 1972.

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Important facts

Born
19 December 1906, Helmond
Birth century
20th century
Died
2 June 1993, Helmond, Netherlands
Occupation
Politician, jurist
Nationality
Kingdom of the Netherlands, Netherlands
Education
Radboud University, Catholic Comprehensive School, Breul, Bachelor of Laws, Master of Laws
Positions held
Member of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Municipal councillor of Helmond
Awards
Commander of the Order of the Netherlands Lion; Grand Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau; Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog; Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown; Grand Cross of the Order of the Oak Crown; Honorary citizen of North-Brabant
Also known as
F.J.F.M. van Thiel, Frans Joseph van Thiel, Frans Joseph Frits Maria van Thiel

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Frans-Jozef van Thiel?

Dutch politician (1906-1993)

When was Frans-Jozef van Thiel born?

Frans-Jozef van Thiel was born on 19 December 1906 in Helmond.

When did Frans-Jozef van Thiel die?

Frans-Jozef van Thiel died on 2 June 1993 in Helmond, Netherlands.

What was Frans-Jozef van Thiel's occupation?

Frans-Jozef van Thiel was a politician and jurist.

What nationality was Frans-Jozef van Thiel?

Frans-Jozef van Thiel was Dutch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Frans-Jozef van Thiel

· Wikidata: Q1862857

· DBpedia: Frans-Jozef van Thiel

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