Hans de Koster
Hans de Koster (born November 5, 1914 in Leiden , † November 24, 1992 in Wassenaar ) was a Dutch politician of the Volkspartij voor Vrijheid en Democratie .
Life
Koster studied economics. He became a member of the Volkspartij voor Vrijheid en Democratie . From 1971 to 1973 Koster was the successor to Willem den Toom of the Dutch Defense Minister in the government cabinet of Barend Biesheuvel . He was succeeded as Defense Minister by Henk Vredeling . After his ministerial tenure, Koster was a member of the Second Chamber of the States General from 1973 to 1977 and from 1977 to 1980 Koster was a member of the First Chamber of the States General . From 1978 to 1981 he was also the successor to Karl Czernetz President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe .
Prizes and awards
- Grand Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau , June 8, 1973
- Knight of the Order of the Dutch Lion , April 29, 1966
- Bronze lion
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| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Koster, Hans de |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Dutch politician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | November 5, 1914 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Suffer |
| DATE OF DEATH | November 24, 1992 |
| Place of death | Wassenaar |