Frits Korthals Altes
Frederik "Frits" Korthals Altes (born 15 May 1931) is a retired Dutch politician. He was a member of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD). He became Minister of State on 26 October 2001.
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 Frits Korthals Altes in 2001 | |
| President of the Senate | |
| In office 11 March 1997 – 2 October 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Herman Tjeenk Willink |
| Succeeded by | Gerrit Braks |
| Parliamentary leader in the Senate | |
| In office 13 June 1995 – 11 March 1997 | |
| Preceded by | David Luteijn |
| Succeeded by | Leendert Ginjaar |
| Parliamentary group | People's Party for Freedom and Democracy |
| Member of the House of Representatives | |
| In office 14 September 1989 – 11 June 1991 | |
| Parliamentary group | People's Party for Freedom and Democracy |
| Minister of the Interior | |
| In office 26 January 1987 – 3 February 1987 Ad interim | |
| Prime Minister | Ruud Lubbers |
| Preceded by | Kees van Dijk |
| Succeeded by | Jan de Koning (Ad interim) |
| In office 20 February 1986 – 12 March 1986 Ad interim | |
| Prime Minister | Ruud Lubbers |
| Preceded by | Koos Rietkerk |
| Succeeded by | Rudolf de Korte |
| Minister of Justice | |
| In office 4 November 1982 – 7 November 1989 | |
| Prime Minister | Ruud Lubbers |
| Preceded by | Job de Ruiter |
| Succeeded by | Ernst Hirsch Ballin |
| Member of the Senate | |
| In office 11 June 1991 – 2 October 2001 | |
| In office 10 June 1981 – 4 November 1982 | |
| Parliamentary group | People's Party for Freedom and Democracy |
| Chairman of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy | |
| In office 15 March 1975 – 22 May 1981 | |
| Leader | Hans Wiegel |
| Preceded by | Haya van Someren |
| Succeeded by | Jan Kamminga |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Frederik Korthals Altes 15 May 1931 Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Political party | People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (from 1956) |
| Spouse(s) | Titia Kist (m. 1965; div. 1985) Hendrika Matthijssen (m. 1985) |
| Children | 3 sons |
| Residence | Rotterdam, Netherlands |
| Alma mater | Leiden University (Bachelor of Laws, Master of Laws) |
| Occupation | Politician · Jurist · Lawyer · Corporate director · Nonprofit director · Editor · Author |
Altes was Chairman of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy from 15 March 1975 until 22 May 1981. He was elected as a Member of the Senate, taking office on 10 June 1981. After the election of 1982, Altes was appointed as Minister of Justice, taking office on 4 November 1982.
Frits Korthals Altes Media
Order of Orange-Nassau ribbon - Commander
Order of Orange-Nassau ribbon - Officer
Other websites
- (in Dutch) Mr. F. (Frits) Korthals Altes Parlement & Politiek
- (in Dutch) Mr. F. Korthals Altes (VVD) Eerste Kamer der Staten-Generaal