Joop Haex
Dutch politician (1911–2002) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Joseph Constant Eugène "Joop" Haex (24 November 1911 – 14 April 2002) was a Dutch politician of the defunct Christian Historical Union (CHU) now merged into the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA), an army officer and lieutenant general of the Royal Netherlands Army he served during World War II and the post-war years.[1]
Quick Facts His Excellency, State Secretary for Defence ...
Joop Haex | |
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State Secretary for Defence | |
In office 18 April 1967 – 6 July 1971 | |
Prime Minister | Piet de Jong |
Preceded by | Gerard Peijnenburg |
Succeeded by | Adri van Es |
In office 14 August 1963 – 14 April 1965 | |
Prime Minister | Victor Marijnen |
Preceded by | Michael Calmeyer |
Succeeded by | Gerard Peijnenburg |
Personal details | |
Born | Joseph Constant Eugène Haex (1911-11-24)24 November 1911 Maastricht, Netherlands |
Died | 14 April 2002(2002-04-14) (aged 90) Wassenaar, Netherlands |
Political party | Christian Democratic Appeal (from 1980) |
Other political affiliations | Democratic Socialists '70 (1971–1975) Christian Historical Union (1963–1971, 1975–1980) |
Spouse |
Françoise Molière
(m. 1939; died 1989) |
Alma mater | Royal Military Academy |
Occupation | Politician · Army Officer · Corporate director · Nonprofit director |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Netherlands |
Branch/service | Royal Netherlands Army |
Years of service | 1935–1963 (Active duty) 1963–1971 (Reserve) |
Rank | Lieutenant general |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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