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Gabriëlle Popken

b. 1983

Dutch former politician

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About Gabriëlle Popken

Born 1983. Gabriëlle Popken is a Dutch politician.

Gabriëlle Popken (born 21 August 1983) is a Dutch former politician for the Party for Freedom. She served in the Senate between 2011 and 2017 and subsequently in the House of Representatives between 2017 and 2020.

Youth and education

Popken was born in Geleen on 21 August 1983. Between 2003 and 2007 she studied law at Maastricht University, earning a bachelor's degree. The subsequent year she earned a master's degree in commercial law at the same university.

Political career

She became a parliamentary assistant to Geert Wilders on 4 May 2009. Popken became a member of the Senate for the Party for Freedom on 7 June 2011. She returned to the Senate on 29 December. Popken was elected to the House of Representatives in the 2017 Dutch general election and took up her seat on 23 March 2017. From 31 March 2018 to 20 July 2018 she was on pregnancy and maternity leave and was temporarily replaced by Emiel van Dijk.

Personal life

Popken is married to fellow politician Marcel de Graaff.

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Important facts

Born
21 August 1983, Geleen
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
Kingdom of the Netherlands
Education
Maastricht University
Positions held
Member of the Senate of the Netherlands, Member of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands, Representative of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, Substitute member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe
Also known as
G.J.F. Popken

People in Gabriëlle Popken's life

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Gabriëlle Popken?

Dutch former politician

When was Gabriëlle Popken born?

Gabriëlle Popken was born on 21 August 1983 in Geleen.

What is Gabriëlle Popken's occupation?

Gabriëlle Popken is a politician.

What nationality is Gabriëlle Popken?

Gabriëlle Popken is Dutch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gabriëlle Popken

· Wikidata: Q2403818

· DBpedia: Gabriëlle Popken

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