Harrie Langman
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Hartgert "Harrie" Langman (23 February 1931 – 1 August 2016) was a Dutch politician of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD). He served as Minister of Economic Affairs from 1971-1973. He was on the Executive Board of N.V. ABN until 1991, and was also a professor at the Netherlands School of Economics.[1] He studied law and economics at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. He died on 1 August 2016.[1]
Quick Facts His Excellency, Minister of Economic Affairs ...
Harrie Langman | |
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Minister of Economic Affairs | |
In office 6 July 1971 – 11 May 1973 | |
Prime Minister | Barend Biesheuvel |
Preceded by | Roelof Nelissen |
Succeeded by | Ruud Lubbers |
Personal details | |
Born | (1931-02-23)23 February 1931 Akkrum, Netherlands |
Died | 1 August 2016(2016-08-01) (aged 85) Drachten, Netherlands |
Political party | People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (from 1971) |
Spouse |
Aukje Bouma
(m. 1956; died 2001) |
Domestic partner(s) | Bobs Vos-van Waasbergen (2008–2016) |
Children | Roelof Langman Jet Langman Michiel Langman Martien Langman |
Alma mater | Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | The Netherlands |
Branch/service | Royal Netherlands Army |
Years of service | 1953–1955 |
Rank | Private |
Battles/wars | Cold War |
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