Education
Leiden University.
Leiden University.
He was the Parliamentary leader of People"s Party for Freedom and Democracy in the Senate from 24 March 1959 until 3 June 1976. A colorful politician, he was a mentor to former Party Leader of the People"s Party for Freedom and Democracy Hans Wiegel during his leadership. Order of the Lion.
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.