Harm van Riel
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Harm van Riel | |
|---|---|
 Harm van Riel in 1976 | |
| Parliamentary leader in the Senate | |
| In office 23 December 1958 – 3 June 1976 | |
| Preceded by | Anthonie Nicolaas Molenaar |
| Succeeded by | Haya van Someren |
| Parliamentary group | People's Party for Freedom and Democracy |
| Member of the Senate | |
| In office 2 July 1963 – 3 June 1976 | |
| In office 6 November 1956 – 5 June 1963 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Harm van Riel 18 February 1907 |
| Died | 13 December 1980 (aged 73) The Hague, Netherlands |
| Party | People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (from 1948) |
| Other political affiliations | Freedom Party (1946–1948) |
| Alma mater | Leiden University (Bachelor of Letters, Bachelor of Laws, Master of Laws) |
| Occupation | Politician · Jurist · Businessman · Banker · Author |
Harm van Riel (18 February 1907 – 13 December 1980) was a Dutch politician of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD) and businessman.
He served as a Member of the Senate from 6 November 1956 until 5 June 1963, and from 2 July 1963 until 3 June 1976. He was the parliamentary leader of the VVD in the Senate from 24 March 1959 until 3 June 1976. A colourful politician, he was a mentor to Hans Wiegel during the latter's tenure as leader of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy.[1]
