Hans Dijkstal
Hans Dijkstal | |
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Hans Dijkstal in 1985 | |
| Parliamentary leader in the House of Representatives | |
| In office 30 July 1998 – 23 May 2002 | |
| Preceded by | Frits Bolkestein |
| Succeeded by | Gerrit Zalm |
| Leader of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy | |
| In office 30 July 1998 – 16 May 2002 | |
| Preceded by | Frits Bolkestein |
| Succeeded by | Gerrit Zalm |
| Deputy Prime Minister of the Netherlands | |
| In office 22 August 1994 – 3 August 1998 | |
| Prime Minister | Wim Kok |
| Preceded by | Wim Kok |
| Succeeded by | Els Borst Annemarie Jorritsma |
| Minister of the Interior | |
| In office 22 August 1994 – 3 August 1998 | |
| Prime Minister | Wim Kok |
| Preceded by | Dieuwke de Graaff-Nauta |
| Succeeded by | Bram Peper as Minister of the Interior and Kingdom Relations |
| Member of the House of Representatives | |
| In office 19 May 1998 – 1 September 2002 | |
| In office 30 July 1986 – 22 August 1994 | |
| In office 11 November 1982 – 3 June 1986 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Henri Frans Dijkstal 28 February 1943 Port Said, Egypt |
| Died | 9 May 2010 (aged 67) Wassenaar, Netherlands |
| Cause of death | Bone cancer |
| Political party | People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (from 1966) |
| Spouse |
Anneke Dijkstal (m. 1966) |
| Children | 2 daughters and 1 son |
| Alma mater | University of Amsterdam (Bachelor of Law) |
| Occupation | Politician · Financial adviser · Management consultant · Corporate director · Nonprofit director · Teacher · Critic · Political pundit · Lobbyist · Activist |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Netherlands |
| Branch/service | Royal Netherlands Air Force |
| Years of service | 1965–1967 (Conscription) 1967–1973 (Reserve) |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Unit | Air Operations Control Station Nieuw-Milligen |
| Battles/wars | Cold War |
Henri Frans "Hans" Dijkstal (28 February 1943 – 9 May 2010) was a Dutch politician and financial adviser, who served as leader of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD)