About Pim Lier
Lived 1918 – 2015 (aged 96). Pim Lier was a Dutch politician, criminal, lawyer and jurist, known for Duke Henry of Mecklenburg-Schwerin.
Albrecht Willem "Pim" Lier (22 July 1918 – 9 April 2015) was a Dutch lawyer and jurist. He became well known in 1979 when he was revealed to be the illegitimate son of Prince Henry, the husband of Queen Wilhelmina, by his mistress, Willemina Martina Wenneker (1887–1973). This made him a paternal half-brother of Queen Juliana and the half-uncle of Queen Beatrix.
He became a member of the Centre Party in 1984 and served as chairman until 1986 when he defected from the Centre Party to join the Centre Democrats.
On 18 December 1986 he shot dead his wife due to her terminal illness. He served four and a half years in prison for murder.
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Who was Pim Lier?
Dutch lawyer and jurist (1918–2015)
When was Pim Lier born?
Pim Lier was born on 22 July 1918 in The Hague.
When did Pim Lier die?
Pim Lier died on 9 April 2015 in Almelo.
What was Pim Lier's occupation?
Pim Lier was a politician, criminal, lawyer and jurist.
What was Pim Lier known for?
Pim Lier was known for Duke Henry of Mecklenburg-Schwerin.
What nationality was Pim Lier?
Pim Lier was Dutch.
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