Hans van den Broek
Henri "Hans" van den Broek (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɦɑ̃ːri ˈɦɑns fɑn dɛm ˈbruk] (
listen);[1] born 11 December 1936) is a Dutch politician. From 1982 through 1993 as Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Ruud Lubbers cabinet.[2]
Hans van den Broek | |
|---|---|
 Hans van den Broek in 1983 | |
| European Commissioner for External Relations, Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy | |
| In office 23 January 1995 – 16 September 1999 | |
| President | Jacques Santer (1995–1999) Manuel Marín (1999) |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Chris Patten |
| European Commissioner for External Relations and Enlargement | |
| In office 6 January 1993 – 23 January 1995 | |
| President | Jacques Delors |
| Preceded by | Frans Andriessen |
| Succeeded by | Leon Brittan |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 4 November 1982 – 3 January 1993 | |
| Prime Minister | Ruud Lubbers |
| Preceded by | Dries van Agt |
| Succeeded by | Pieter Kooijmans |
| State Secretary for Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 11 September 1981 – 4 November 1982 | |
| Prime Minister | Dries van Agt |
| Preceded by | Durk van der Mei |
| Succeeded by | Wim van Eekelen |
| Member of the House of Representatives | |
| In office 14 September 1989 – 7 November 1989 | |
| In office 3 June 1986 – 14 July 1986 | |
| In office 16 September 1982 – 4 November 1982 | |
| In office 12 October 1976 – 11 September 1981 | |
| Parliamentary group | Christian Democratic Appeal (1980–1989) Catholic People's Party (1976–1980) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Henri van den Broek 11 December 1936 Paris, France |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Political party | Christian Democratic Appeal (from 1980) |
| Other political affiliations | Catholic People's Party (until 1980) |
| Spouse(s) | Josée van Schendel (m. 1966) |
| Children | Princess Marilène (born 1970) 1 other daughter |
| Relatives | Prince Maurits (son in law) Princess Margriet (son-in-law's mother) |
| Residence | Lochem, Netherlands |
| Alma mater | Utrecht University (Bachelor of Laws, Master of Laws) |
| Occupation | Politician · Diplomat · Jurist · Lawyer · Prosecutor · Businessman · Corporate director · Nonprofit director · Academic administrator · Media administrator · Lobbyist · Activist |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Netherlands |
| Branch/service | Royal Netherlands Army |
| Years of service | 1965–1966 (Conscription) 1966–1967 (Reserve) |
| Rank |  Captain |
| Unit | Regiment Huzaren van Boreel |
From 1970 till 1974 he was a member of the municipal council of Rheden.
References
- In isolation, van and den are pronounced [vɑn] and [dɛn], respectively.
- "Mr. H. (Hans) van den Broek". www.parlement.com (in Dutch). Leiden University. Retrieved 8 September 2010.
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