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Machiel de Graaf

b. 1969

Dutch politician, salesmanager and physical therapist

Politician Physical therapist
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About Machiel de Graaf

Born 1969. Machiel de Graaf is a Dutch politician and physical therapist.

Machiel de Graaf (; born 26 June 1969) is a Dutch politician and physical therapist. As a member of the Party for Freedom (PVV) he was a member of the Senate as well as Senate group leader from 7 June 2011 to 20 September 2012. He has been an MP since 20 September 2012. He has already been a PVV member of the municipal council of The Hague since 11 March 2010 as well as fraction leader since 20 January 2011.

De Graaf origins from a family of fishermen of Scheveningen. Educated as a physiotherapist, he worked in this branch from 1995 to 1999 and as a salesmanager in the pharmaceutical industry from 1999 to 2008. Since 15 November 2010 he has been working for the parliamentary group of the PVV.

Electoral history

+ YearBodyPartyVotesResult.Party seatsIndividual 2021 House of Representatives Party for Freedom 14 515 17 2025 House of Representatives Forum for Democracy 43 54 7

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Important facts

Born
26 June 1969, Scheveningen
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Politician, Physical therapist
Nationality
Kingdom of the Netherlands, Netherlands
Education
Leiden University of Applied Sciences, Physical therapy, University of Applied Sciences Leiden
Positions held
Member of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands, Member of the Senate of the Netherlands

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Machiel de Graaf?

Dutch politician, salesmanager and physical therapist

When was Machiel de Graaf born?

Machiel de Graaf was born on 26 June 1969 in Scheveningen.

What is Machiel de Graaf's occupation?

Machiel de Graaf is a politician and physical therapist.

What nationality is Machiel de Graaf?

Machiel de Graaf is Dutch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Machiel de Graaf

· Wikidata: Q2612472

· DBpedia: Machiel de Graaf

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