About Joop Haex
Lived 1911 – 2002 (aged 90). Joop Haex was a Dutch politician and military officer.
Joseph Constant Eugène "Joop" Haex (24 November 1911 – 14 April 2002) was a Dutch politician of the defunct Christian Historical Union (CHU) now merged into the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA), an army officer and lieutenant general of the Royal Netherlands Army he served during World War II and the post-war years. Even though Haex was a Catholic, he became a member of the Protestant Christian Historical Union on the recommendation of minister of Defence Piet de Jong in order to balance the portfolio allocation of the cabinet.
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Who was Joop Haex?
Dutch politician and army general (1911-2002)
When was Joop Haex born?
Joop Haex was born on 24 November 1911 in Maastricht.
When did Joop Haex die?
Joop Haex died on 14 April 2002 in Wassenaar.
What was Joop Haex's occupation?
Joop Haex was a politician and military officer.
What nationality was Joop Haex?
Joop Haex was Dutch.
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