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Frans Andriessen

Dutch politician and businessman (1929-2019) · Netherlands · On the map · Politicians · Died at 89

Franciscus Henricus Johannes Joseph "Frans" Andriessen was a Dutch politician of the Catholic People's Party (KVP) and later the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA) and businessperson who served as European Commissioner from 6 January 1981 until 6 January 1993.

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Robert Schuman Medal1993
Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic1985

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He served as Minister of Finance from 1977 until 1980, and as the Netherlands' European Commissioner from 1981 until 1993.

Country
Netherlands
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1929 to 2019 · aged 89