Hans Dijkstal | |
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![]() Hans Dijkstal in 1985 | |
Parliamentary leader in the House of Representatives | |
In office 30 July 1998 – 23 May 2002 | |
Preceded by | Frits Bolkestein |
Succeeded by | Gerrit Zalm |
Leader of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy | |
In office 30 July 1998 – 16 May 2002 | |
Deputy | See list
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Preceded by | Frits Bolkestein |
Succeeded by | Gerrit Zalm |
Deputy Prime Minister | |
In office 22 August 1994 – 3 August 1998 Serving with Hans van Mierlo | |
Prime Minister | Wim Kok |
Preceded by | Wim Kok |
Succeeded by | Els Borst Annemarie Jorritsma |
Minister of the Interior | |
In office 22 August 1994 – 3 August 1998 | |
Prime Minister | Wim Kok |
Preceded by | Dieuwke de Graaff-Nauta |
Succeeded by | Bram Peper as Minister of the Interior and Kingdom Relations |
Member of the House of Representatives | |
In office 19 May 1998 – 1 September 2002 | |
In office 30 July 1986 – 22 August 1994 | |
In office 11 November 1982 – 3 June 1986 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Henri Frans Dijkstal 28 February 1943 Port Said, Egypt |
Died | 9 May 2010 Wassenaar, Netherlands | (aged 67)
Cause of death | Bone cancer |
Nationality | Dutch |
Political party | People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (from 1966) |
Spouse |
Anneke Dijkstal (m. 1966) |
Children | 2 daughters and 1 son |
Alma mater | University of Amsterdam (Bachelor of Law) |
Occupation | Politician · Financial adviser · Management consultant · Corporate director · Nonprofit director · Teacher · Critic · Political pundit · Lobbyist · Activist |
Military service | |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Branch/service | Royal Netherlands Air Force |
Years of service | 1965–1967 (Conscription) 1967–1973 (Reserve) |
Rank | ![]() |
Unit | Air Operations Control Station Nieuw-Milligen |
Battles/wars | Cold War |
Henri Frans "Hans" Dijkstal (28 February 1943 – 9 May 2010) was a Dutch politician and financial adviser,[1] who served as leader of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD)