Harm van Riel

Harm van Riel
Parliamentary leader of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy in the Senate of the Netherlands
In office March 24, 1959 – June 3, 1976
Preceded by	Anthonie Nicolaas Molenaar
Succeeded by	Haya van Someren
Member of the Senate of the Netherlands
In office July 2, 1963 – June 3, 1976
In office November 6, 1956 – June 5, 1963
Personal details
Born	Harm van Riel (1907-02-18)February 18, 1907 Hoofddorp, Netherlands
Died	December 13, 1980(1980-12-13) (aged 73) The Hague, Netherlands
Nationality	Dutch
Political party	People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (from 1948)
Other political affiliations	Freedom Party (1946-1948)
Alma mater	Leiden University (Master of Letters, Master of Laws)
Occupation	Politician Jurist Banker Author
Religion	None
Nickname(s)	The Grand Old Man

Harm van Riel (February 18, 1907 - December 13, 1980) was a Dutch politician of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD). He served as a Member of the Senate from November 6, 1956 until June 5, 1963, and from July 2, 1963 until June 3, 1976. He was the Parliamentary leader of People's Party for Freedom and Democracy in the Senate from March 24, 1959 until June 3, 1976. A colorful politician, he was a mentor to former Party Leader of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy Hans Wiegel during his leadership.^[1]

Decorations

•  Netherlands
  • Order of the Netherlands Lion
    • Knight (April 29, 1965)

References

External links

Official

• (Dutch) Mr. H. (Harm) van Riel Parlement & Politiek
• (Dutch) Mr. H. van Riel (VVD) Eerste Kamer der Staten-Generaal

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