Wim Polak
Willem Polak (born September 14, 1924 in Amsterdam , † October 1, 1999 in Ilpendam , province of North Holland ) was a Dutch politician ( Partij van de Arbeid (PvdA)) and mayor of Amsterdam.
Wim Polak became State Secretary in the Den Uyl cabinet in May 1973 . In June 1977 he was appointed mayor of Amsterdam to succeed Ivo Samkalden . Ed van Thijn followed him in 1983.
In 1983 Polak was appointed commander of the Order of Orange-Nassau .
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| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Ivo Samkalden |
Mayor of Amsterdam 1977–1983 |
Ed van Thijn |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Polak, Wim |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Polak, Willem |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Dutch politician (PvdA), Mayor of Amsterdam |
| DATE OF BIRTH | September 14, 1924 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Amsterdam |
| DATE OF DEATH | October 1, 1999 |
| Place of death | Ilpendam , North Holland Province |