Jan Gmelich Meijling
| Jan Gmelich Meijling | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Undersecretary for Defence | |
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In office August 22, 1994 – August 3, 1998 | |
| Prime Minister | Wim Kok |
| Preceded by | Ton Frinking |
| Succeeded by | Henk van Hoof |
| Mayor of Den Helder | |
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In office 1 June 1985 – 22 August 1994 | |
| Preceded by | Hans de Haan |
| Succeeded by | Willem Hoekzema |
| Mayor of Castricum | |
|
In office 16 April 1978 – 1 June 1985 | |
| Preceded by | W.C.A.M. van Boxtel |
| Succeeded by | Koos Schouwenaar |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Jan Christoffel Gmelich Meijling 4 February 1936 Heemstede, Netherlands |
| Died |
2 June 2012 (aged 76) Wassenaar, Netherlands |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Political party | People's Party for Freedom and Democracy |
| Alma mater | Leiden University (Master of Education) |
| Occupation |
Politician Civil servant Lobbyist Naval officer |
| Awards |
Order of Orange-Nassau (Knight) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | The Netherlands |
| Service/branch | Royal Netherlands Navy |
| Years of service | 1960–1978 |
| Rank |
 Lieutenant commander |
| Commands |
Hr. Ms. Bussemaker Hr. Ms. Hoogezand |
| Battles/wars | Cold War |
Jan Christoffel Gmelich Meijling (4 February 1936 – 2 June 2012) was a Dutch politician of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD). He served as Mayor of Castricum from April 16, 1978 until June 1, 1985 when he became Mayor of Den Helder serving until August 22, 1994 when he became State Secretary for Defence in the Cabinet Kok I from August 22, 1994 until August 3, 1998.[1]
References
- ↑ (in Dutch) Jan Gmelich Meijling overleden, NOS, June 3, 2012
External links
- (in Dutch) Drs. J.Ch. (Jan) Gmelich Meijling (Parlement & Politiek)
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