Jelle Zijlstra
Dutch economist and Prime Minister

Born
August 27th, 1918
106 years ago
Died
2001
24 years ago — 83 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Netherlands
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An economist and politician from the Netherlands, served as Prime Minister from 1967 to 1971. Played a significant role in Dutch economic policy during a period of economic growth and modernization. Also held the position of Minister of Finance and contributed to the establishment of the Netherlands Bank. His tenure was marked by initiatives to improve fiscal stability and economic reform.
Served as Prime Minister of the Netherlands
Held the position of Minister of Finance
Contributed to the establishment of the Netherlands Bank
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