Harm van Riel (18 February 1907 – 13 December 1980) was a Dutch politician of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD) and businessman.

Career

He served as a Member of the Senate from 6 November 1956 until 5 June 1963, and from 2 July 1963 until 3 June 1976. He was the parliamentary leader of the VVD in the Senate from 24 March 1959 until 3 June 1976. A colourful politician, he was a mentor to Hans Wiegel during the latter's tenure as leader of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy.[1]

Decorations

Honours
Ribbon bar Honour Country Date Comment
Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion Netherlands 29 April 1965

References

  1. ^ (in Dutch) Harm van Riel Hoofddorp 18 februari 1907 - 's-Gravenhage 13 december 1980, Stichting Digitale Bibliotheek voor de Nederlandse Letteren, 20 August 1983

Official

Party political offices
Preceded by Vice Chairman of the People's Party
for Freedom and Democracy
1949–1963 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Parliamentary leader of the
People's Party for Freedom and Democracy
in the Senate
1958–1976 		Succeeded by


Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harm_van_Riel
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