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Maan Sassen

1911 – 1995

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Lived 1911 – 1995 (aged 84). Maan Sassen was a Dutch politician, lawyer and judge.

Emmanuel Marie Joseph Antony "Maan" Sassen (11 September 1911 – 20 December 1995) was a Dutch politician who served as European Commissioner for Competition in the Rey Commission from 1967 to 1971.

Career Sassen studied law and earned a doctorate. From 1936 to 1950 he worked as a lawyer and district attorney. In 1939 he became a member of the States of North Brabant. During World War Two he was interned at Kamp Sint-Michielsgestel. In 1946 he was elected to the Dutch House of Representatives for the Katholieke Volkspartij (KVP). He served as Minister responsible for the Dutch Colonies (1948–1949) and as European Commissioner for Competition in the Rey Commission from 1967 to 1971.

He was a member of the Common Assembly of the European Coal and Steel Community from its establishment in 1952 and was the first President of the Christian Democratic group, the predecessor of the European People's Party Group.

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Important facts

Born
11 September 1911, 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands
Birth century
20th century
Died
20 December 1995, 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands
Occupation
Politician, lawyer, judge
Nationality
Kingdom of the Netherlands, Netherlands
Education
Radboud University
Positions held
Member of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands, Member of the Senate of the Netherlands, European Commissioner for Competition
Awards
Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany; Robert Schuman Medal
Also known as
Emmanuel Marie Joseph Antony Sassen, E.M.J.A. Sassen

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Maan Sassen?

Dutch politician (1911-1995)

When was Maan Sassen born?

Maan Sassen was born on 11 September 1911 in 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands.

When did Maan Sassen die?

Maan Sassen died on 20 December 1995 in 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands.

What was Maan Sassen's occupation?

Maan Sassen was a politician, lawyer and judge.

What nationality was Maan Sassen?

Maan Sassen was Dutch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Maan Sassen

· Wikidata: Q1338427

· DBpedia: Maan Sassen

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