Frans Weisglas
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Frans Willy Weisglas (born 8 August 1946) is a retired Dutch politician, diplomat and economist. A member of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD), he served as Speaker of the House of Representatives from 16 May 2002 until 30 November 2006. He was a member of the House of Representatives from 16 September 1982 until 30 November 2006.[1]
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Frans Weisglas | |
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Speaker of the House of Representatives | |
In office 28 May 2002 – 30 November 2006 | |
Preceded by | Jeltje van Nieuwenhoven |
Succeeded by | Gerdi Verbeet |
Member of the House of Representatives | |
In office 16 September 1982 – 30 November 2006 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Frans Willy Weisglas (1946-08-08) 8 August 1946 (age 77) The Hague, Netherlands |
Political party | People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (from 1967) |
Spouse |
Nynke Kuperus (m. 1973) |
Residence(s) | Rotterdam, Netherlands |
Alma mater | Erasmus University Rotterdam (Bachelor of Economics, Master of Economics) |
Occupation | Politician · Diplomat · Civil servant · Economist · Nonprofit director · Political pundit |
Website | (in Dutch) fransweisglas.nl |
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