Background

De JONG, Drs. Mechtild was born on April 1, 1939 in Maastricht, The Netherlands. Daughter of J.G.Y. de Jong and HMM. de Jong (née ten Doesschate).

Education

gymnasium B, 1956; University of Utrecht, biology doctorate, 1962

Career

Chairwoman, CDA, Delft, 1984-1991. Member, CDA Central Committee, 198791. Member, Second Chamber, since 1989.

Vice-Chairwoman, KVP, 1966-1978. Member, KVP Central Committee, 1974-1978. Professional career: cancer researcher, University of Nymegen, 1964-1965.

High School Teacher, 1966-1971. Government Adviser, 1974-1989. Board, Santa Clara Hospital, Rotterdam, 1989.

Board, Bird Protection, 1987.

Religion

Roman Catholic.

Interests

• Recreations: pianist in quartets. Environment, city and rural planning, nature conservation.

Connections

Father:

J.G.Y. de Jong

Mother:

HMM. de Jong (née ten Doesschate)

Spouse:

K.J.W.H. Deen