Piet van Zeil
Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs
Born
1927
98 years ago
Died
November 10th, 2012
12 years ago — 85 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Netherlands
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Served as Minister of Economic Affairs in the Netherlands. Contributed to various economic policies and initiatives during the late 20th century. Held a prominent role in shaping the Dutch economic landscape and participated in international economic discussions, promoting Dutch interests.
Served as Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs
Participated in economic policy formation
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