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Hannie van Leeuwen

1926 – 2018

Dutch politician

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About Hannie van Leeuwen

Lived 1926 – 2018 (aged 92). Hannie van Leeuwen was a Dutch politician, sociologist, banker and resistance fighter.

Johanna (Hannie) van Leeuwen (18 January 1926 – 1 August 2018) was a Dutch politician of the Anti-Revolutionary Party (until 1980) and its successor, the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA) party.

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Important facts

Born

18 January 1926, Delft

Birth century

20th century

Died

1 August 2018, Rotterdam

Occupation

Politician, sociologist, banker, resistance fighter

Nationality

Kingdom of the Netherlands

Education

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Vrije Universiteit

Positions held

Member of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands, Member of the Senate of the Netherlands, Municipal councillor of Zoetermeer, Mayor of a place in the Netherlands

Employers

Bureau Nationale Veiligheid, Koninklijke Nederlandsche Gist- en Spiritusfabriek, Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate

Awards

Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau; Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion; Commander of the Order of Orange-Nassau; Resistance Memorial Cross; Prince Maurits Medal; Majoor Bosshardt Prize

Also known as

J. van Leeuwen, Johanna van Leeuwen

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Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Hannie van Leeuwen?

Dutch politician (1926-2018)

When was Hannie van Leeuwen born?

Hannie van Leeuwen was born on 18 January 1926 in Delft.

When did Hannie van Leeuwen die?

Hannie van Leeuwen died on 1 August 2018 in Rotterdam.

What was Hannie van Leeuwen's occupation?

Hannie van Leeuwen was a politician, sociologist, banker and resistance fighter.

What nationality was Hannie van Leeuwen?

Hannie van Leeuwen was Dutch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hannie van Leeuwen

· Wikidata: Q304262

· DBpedia: Hannie van Leeuwen

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