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.
Hans Van Den Broek Media
Prime Minister Ruud Lubbers, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Margaret Thatcher and Minister Hans van den Broek at the Catshuis on 19 September 1983.
Minister Hans van den Broek, Prime Minister Ruud Lubbers and Israeli Minister of Foreign Affairs Yitzhak Shamir at the Torentje on 28 February 1985.
Minister Hans van den Broek and Pope John Paul II at the Eindhoven Airport on 11 May 1985.
Order of Orange-Nassau ribbon - Knight Grand Cross
Order of the Netherlands Lion ribbon - Commander
Ribbon bar Order of the House of Orange
References
- ↑ In isolation, van and den are pronounced [vɑn] and [dɛn], respectively.
- ↑ "Mr. H. (Hans) van den Broek". www.parlement.com (in Nederlands). Leiden University. Retrieved 8 September 2010.
Other websites
- (in Dutch) Mr. H. (Hans) van den Broek, Parlement.com