Anna de Waal

Anna de Waal (25 November 1906 – 21 March 1981), was a Dutch politician (Catholic party). She was state secretary of education in 1953–1957. De Waal was the first female government secretary or minister in the Netherlands.

Prime MinisterWillem Drees

Preceded byJo Cals

Succeeded byRené Höppener

Parliamentary groupCatholic People's Party

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Anna de Waal
De Waal in 1954
State Secretary for Education, Arts and Sciences
In office 2 February 1953 – 16 March 1957 Serving with René Höppener (1956–1957)
Prime Minister	Willem Drees
Preceded by	Jo Cals
Succeeded by	René Höppener
Member of the House of Representatives
In office 15 July 1952 – 2 February 1953
Parliamentary group	Catholic People's Party
Personal details
Born	Leendert Antonie Donker (1906-11-25)25 November 1906 Culemborg, Netherlands
Died	21 March 1981(1981-03-21) (aged 74) Arnhem, Netherlands
Party	Catholic People's Party (1946–1962)
Alma mater	Utrecht University (Bachelor of Social Science, Master of Social Science, Doctor of Philosophy)
Occupation	Politician Social geographer Researcher Teacher Nonprofit director Lobbyist Activist

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