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Hanja Maij-Weggen
Dutch politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Johanna Rika Hermanna "Hanja" Maij-Weggen (born 29 December 1943) is a retired Dutch politician of the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA).
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Hanja Maij-Weggen | |
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![]() Hanja Maij-Weggen in 2009 | |
Queen's Commissioner of North Brabant | |
In office 1 October 2003 – 1 October 2009 | |
Monarch | Beatrix |
Preceded by | Frank Houben |
Succeeded by | Wim van de Donk |
Minister of Transport and Water Management | |
In office 7 November 1989 – 16 July 1994 | |
Prime Minister | Ruud Lubbers |
Preceded by | Neelie Kroes |
Succeeded by | Koos Andriessen (Ad interim) |
Member of the European Parliament | |
In office 19 July 1994 – 1 October 2003 | |
In office 17 July 1979 – 7 November 1989 | |
Parliamentary group | Group of the European People's Party (1979–2003) Christian Democratic Group (1979) |
Personal details | |
Born | Johanna Rieka Hermanna Weggen (1943-12-29) 29 December 1943 (age 80) Klazienaveen, Netherlands |
Political party | Christian Democratic Appeal (from 1980) |
Other political affiliations | Anti-Revolutionary Party (until 1980) |
Children | Hester Maij (born 1969) Marit Maij (born 1972) |
Residence(s) | 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands |
Alma mater | University of Amsterdam (Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Education) |
Occupation | Politician · Corporate director · Nonprofit director · Teacher · Nurse · Lobbyist |
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