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Hans de Koster

Dutch politician (1914-1992)

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Henri Johan "Hans" de Koster was a Dutch politician and diplomat of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD) and businessman.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Leiden wd
Died
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Place of death
Wassenaar wd
Citizenship
Kingdom of the Netherlands wd
Occupation
politician, resistance fighter, minister wd
Political party
People's Party for Freedom and Democracy wd
Education
University of Amsterdam wd

Positions held wd

  • president of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (24 April 1978 – 10 May 1981)
  • Representative of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (23 January 1978 – 10 May 1981)
  • member of the Senate of the Netherlands (20 September 1977 – 16 May 1980)
  • president (1975–1976)
  • substitute member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (24 September 1974 – 13 October 1977)
  • member of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands (28 May 1973 – 7 June 1977)
  • member of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands (1 February 1973 – 1 May 1973)
  • Minister of Defence (6 July 1971 – 11 May 1973)
  • member of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands (11 May 1971 – 6 July 1971)
  • Representative of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (24 April 1967 – 28 April 1967)
  • member of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands (23 February 1967 – 12 June 1967)
  • president (1962–1967)

Questions

When was Hans de Koster born?
Hans de Koster was born on 5 November 1914 in Leiden.
What positions has Hans de Koster held?
Positions held by Hans de Koster include: president of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (1978–1981); Representative of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (1978–1981); member of the Senate of the Netherlands (1977–1980); president (1975–1976); substitute member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (1974–1977).
Where did Hans de Koster study?
Hans de Koster was educated at University of Amsterdam.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Hans de Koster · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q1494960 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Koster, minister H.J. de - Koster, Hans de - Koster, Henri Johan de - SFA002005009.jpg by Collectie SPAARNESTAD PHOTO/NA/Anefo/Fotograaf onbekend (CC BY-SA 3.0 nl)

Last updated · facts checked 5 November 2026

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