Willem Aantjes
Dutch civil servant and politician
Born
1923
102 years ago
Died
October 22nd, 2015
9 years ago — 92 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Netherlands
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Served as a member of the Dutch House of Representatives from 1971 to 1977. Held various roles within the Political Affairs Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Played a significant role in the development of Dutch foreign policy during the 1970s. Actively participated in local politics and contributed to community and regional development initiatives.
Served in the Dutch House of Representatives
Worked for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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