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Fred de Graaf

b. 1950

Dutch former politician

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About Fred de Graaf

Born 1950. Fred de Graaf is a Dutch politician, lawyer and jurist.

Godefridus Jan "Fred" de Graaf (born 28 February 1950) is a retired Dutch politician of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD) and jurist.

De Graaf a jurist by occupation, worked as a civil servant for the Ministry of the Interior from 1975 until 1981. He was as a member of the municipal council of Voorschoten from 1978 to 1981. Afterwards he served as Mayor of Leersum from 16 June 1981 until 16 January 1989 when he became Mayor of Vught, serving until 16 February 1999 when he became Mayor of Apeldoorn, serving until his resignation on 1 October 2011. He served as the Parliamentary leader of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy in the Senate from 14 October 2010 until 15 February 2011. In the Dutch Senate election of 2011, the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy won the most seats and De Graaf was selected as next President of the Senate. De Graaf announced his resignation as President of the Senate of the Netherlands following criticism on his neutrality; he remained in office until Ankie Broekers-Knol was elected as successor. He presided the coronation of King Willem-Alexander on 30 April 2013.

Decorations National

Foreign Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon (Third Class) of the Order of the Sacred Treasure (12 May 2000)

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
University of Groningen, Bachelor of Laws, Master of Laws
Positions held
Mayor of Leersum, President of the Senate of the Netherlands, Member of the Senate of the Netherlands, Representative of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe
Awards
Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau; Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau; Cross of Merit of the Netherlands Red Cross
Also known as
G.J. de Graaf

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Fred de Graaf?

Dutch former politician

When was Fred de Graaf born?

Fred de Graaf was born on 28 February 1950 in Roosendaal.

What is Fred de Graaf's occupation?

Fred de Graaf is a politician, lawyer and jurist.

What nationality is Fred de Graaf?

Fred de Graaf is Dutch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Fred de Graaf

· Wikidata: Q1452565

· DBpedia: Fred de Graaf

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