| Relus ter Beek | |
|---|---|
| Queen's Commissioner of Drenthe | |
| In office January 1, 1995 – September 29, 2008 |
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| Monarch | Beatrix |
| Preceded by | Margreeth de Boer |
| Succeeded by | Jacques Tichelaar |
| Member of the House of Representatives | |
| In office May 17, 1994 – January 1, 1995 |
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| Minister of Defence | |
| In office November 7, 1989 – August 22, 1994 |
|
| Prime Minister | Ruud Lubbers |
| Preceded by | Frits Bolkestein |
| Succeeded by | Joris Voorhoeve |
| Member of the House of Representatives | |
| In office May 11, 1971 – November 7, 1989 |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | Aurelus Louis ter Beek January 18, 1944 Coevorden, Netherlands |
| Died | September 29, 2008 (aged 64) Assen, Netherlands |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Political party | Labour Party |
| Spouse(s) | Annechien Ties (1969-2008) |
| Alma mater | University of Amsterdam (B.A.) |
| Occupation | Politician Civil servant |
| Religion | None (Humanism) |
Aurelus Louis "Relus" ter Beek (January 18, 1944 - September 29, 2008) was a Dutch politician of the Labour Party (PvdA). He served as a Member of the House of Representatives from May 11, 1971 until November 7, 1989 when he became Minister of Defence serving from November 7, 1989 until August 22, 1994 in the Cabinet Lubbers III. He returned as a Member of the House of Representatives serving from May 17, 1994 until his resignation on January 1, 1995 to become the Queen's Commissioner of Drenthe, he served for thirteen years until his death on September 29, 2008 from lung cancer at the age of 64. [1] [2] [3]
| Government offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Frits Bolkestein |
Minister of Defence 1989-1994 |
Succeeded by Joris Voorhoeve |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by Margreeth de Boer |
Queen's Commissioner of Drenthe 1995-2008 |
Succeeded by Jacques Tichelaar |