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Harm van Riel (18 February 1907 – 13 December 1980) was a Dutch politician of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD) and businessman.
Career
He served as a Member of the Senate from 6 November 1956 until 5 June 1963, and from 2 July 1963 until 3 June 1976. He was the Parliamentary leader of People's Party for Freedom and Democracy in the Senate from 24 March 1959 until 3 June 1976. A colourful politician, he was a mentor to former Party Leader of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy Hans Wiegel during his leadership.[1]
Decorations
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Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion | Netherlands | 29 April 1965 | |
References
- ^ (in Dutch) Harm van Riel Hoofddorp 18 februari 1907 - 's-Gravenhage 13 december 1980, Stichting Digitale Bibliotheek voor de Nederlandse Letteren, 20 August 1983
External links
Official
- (in Dutch) Mr. H. (Harm) van Riel Parlement & Politiek
- (in Dutch) Mr. H. van Riel (VVD) Eerste Kamer der Staten-Generaal
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