Friso Meeter
Dutch lawer and politician (1936–2025)
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Friso Meeter (14 January 1936 – 5 March 2025) was a Dutch lawyer and politician. He was a member of the Senate between 1997 and 1999 for the Labour Party.
Friso Meeter | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Senate | |
| In office 11 March 1997 – 8 June 1999 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 January 1936 Overschie, Netherlands |
| Died | 5 March 2025 (aged 89) Rotterdam, Netherlands |
| Party | Labour Party |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
Life and career
Meeter was born on 14 January 1936 in Overschie.[1][2] He studied Dutch law in Amsterdam. He spent time in Den Helder for the Royal Netherlands Navy. After finishing his studies Meeter returned to Rotterdam where he worked as a lawyer specializing in insolvency and held positions as a trustee in bankruptcy. He amongst other cases worked as trustee in the case of Rijn-Schelde-Verolme.[3] Together with Louis Deterink he was the trustee for DAF NV in 1993.[2][4]
Meeter served on the Rijnmondraad between 1974 and 1978.[2] He was member of the Senate for the Labour Party from 11 March 1997 until 8 June 1999. In the Senate Meeter specialized in civil law and held the justice portfolio.[2][3]
Meeter was married and had four children.[5] Meeter died on 5 March 2025 in Rotterdam, aged 89.[2]