Michiel Patijn
Dutch politician
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Michiel Patijn (born 19 August 1942) is a retired Dutch politician and diplomat of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD).[1]
Michiel Patijn | |
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Patijn (1986) | |
| Permanent Representative of the Netherlands to NATO | |
| In office 1 April 2001 – 1 May 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Nicolaas Hendrik Biegman |
| Succeeded by | Unknown |
| Member of the House of Representatives | |
| In office 19 May 1998 – 1 April 2001 | |
| State Secretary for Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 22 August 1994 – 3 August 1998 | |
| Prime Minister | Wim Kok |
| Preceded by | Piet Dankert |
| Succeeded by | Dick Benschop |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Michiel Patijn 19 August 1942 The Hague, Netherlands |
| Party | People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (from 1982) |
| Other political affiliations | Labour Party (1963–1978) |
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| Relatives | Schelto Patijn (brother) |
| Alma mater | Leiden University |
| Occupation | Politician · diplomat · civil servant |
Decorations
| Ribbon bar | Honour | Country | Date | Comment |
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Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau | Netherlands | 30 October 1998 |
