About Relus ter Beek
Lived 1944 – 2008 (aged 64). Relus ter Beek was a Dutch politician.
Aurelus Louis "Relus" ter Beek (18 January 1944 – 29 September 2008) was a Dutch politician of the Labour Party (PvdA).
He served as a Member of the House of Representatives from 11 May 1971 until 7 November 1989 when he became Minister of Defence serving from 7 November 1989 until 22 August 1994 in the third Lubbers cabinet. He returned as a Member of the House of Representatives serving from 17 May 1994 until his resignation on 1 January 1995 to become the Queen's Commissioner of Drenthe, he served for thirteen years until his death on 29 September 2008 from lung cancer at the age of 64.
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Who was Relus ter Beek?
Dutch politician (1944-2008)
When was Relus ter Beek born?
Relus ter Beek was born on 18 January 1944 in Coevorden.
When did Relus ter Beek die?
Relus ter Beek died on 29 September 2008 in Assen.
What was Relus ter Beek's occupation?
Relus ter Beek was a politician.
What nationality was Relus ter Beek?
Relus ter Beek was Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Relus ter Beek. https://biography.guide/relus-ter-beek/
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