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Laetitia Griffith

b. 1965

Dutch politician and civil servant

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About Laetitia Griffith

Born 1965. Laetitia Griffith is a Dutch politician.

Laetitia Juliëtte Griffith (born 1 November 1965) is a retired Surinamese–born Dutch politician of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD) and jurist.

Career Born in Paramaribo, Suriname, Griffith moved to the Netherlands in 1987 to study law. She graduated in 1992 from the VU University Amsterdam. In 1993 she started work at the Ministry of Justice.

In 2000 Griffith joined the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy after being advised to do so by Minister Benk Korthals. After the fall of the First Balkenende cabinet she became a member of the House of Representatives. On 16 May 2005 she became an alderman in the Amsterdam municipal council.

On 19 May 2006 it was announced that Griffith would succeed Ayaan Hirsi Ali as parliamentarian. On 15 March 2010 she announced her retreat from politics. In 2012 she became a member of the Council of State.

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Important facts

Born
1 November 1965, Paramaribo
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
Kingdom of the Netherlands, Netherlands
Education
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Bachelor of Laws, Master of Laws, Master of Public Administration
Positions held
Member of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands, Municipal executive of Amsterdam
Awards
Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau

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Frequently asked questions

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Dutch politician and civil servant

When was Laetitia Griffith born?

Laetitia Griffith was born on 1 November 1965 in Paramaribo.

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Laetitia Griffith is a politician.

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Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Laetitia Griffith

· Wikidata: Q2528669

· DBpedia: Laetitia Griffith

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