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André van der Louw
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André van der Louw in 1989
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| Chairman of the Rijnmond Council | |
| In office 16 April 1983 – 1 February 1986 |
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| Preceded by | Ad Oele |
| Succeeded by | Office discontinued |
| Minister of Culture, Recreation and Social Work |
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| In office 11 September 1981 – 29 May 1982 |
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| Prime Minister | Dries van Agt |
| Preceded by | Til Gardeniers-Berendsen |
| Succeeded by | Hans de Boer |
| Mayor of Rotterdam | |
| In office 16 November 1974 – 11 September 1981 |
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| Preceded by | Minus Polak (Ad interim) |
| Succeeded by | Wim van der Have (Ad interim) |
| Chairman of the Labour Party | |
| In office 1 May 1971 – 16 November 1974 |
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| Leader | Joop den Uyl |
| Preceded by | Anne Vondeling |
| Succeeded by | Ien van den Heuvel-de Blank |
| Member of the House of Representatives | |
| In office 16 September 1982 – 16 April 1983 |
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| In office 12 January 1971 – 1 May 1971 |
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| Parliamentary group | Labour Party |
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| Born |
Arie Andries van der Louw
9 August 1933 The Hague, Netherlands |
| Died | 20 October 2005 (aged 72) Scheveningen, Netherlands |
| Cause of death | Lung cancer |
| Political party | Labour Party (from 1949) |
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Corinna De Weerdt
(m. 1965; div. 1977)Annelies Roelofszen
(m. 1985) |
| Children | Milan van der Louw Petar van der Louw |
| Occupation | Politician · Civil servant · Journalist · Editor · Author · Nonprofit director · Media administrator · Sport administrator · Political pundit · Activist |
Arie Andries "André" van der Louw (born August 9, 1933 – died October 20, 2005) was a Dutch politician and journalist. He was a member of the Labour Party (PvdA). André van der Louw held many important jobs in the Netherlands. He was a mayor, a minister, and even led his political party.
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Who Was André van der Louw?
André van der Louw was a well-known figure in Dutch politics. He started his career as a civil servant. Later, he became a journalist. His journey then led him into the world of politics. He was known for his strong opinions and his work for the Labour Party.
Early Life and Career
André van der Louw was born in The Hague, Netherlands. After finishing school, he began working for the city of The Hague. This was from November 1953 to October 1957.
After his time as a civil servant, André became a journalist. He worked for a broadcasting company called VARA. He was a political editor from 1957 to 1965. Then he became a managing editor until 1971. He also worked as the editor-in-chief for a teen magazine called Hitweek. This was from 1965 to 1969.
André van der Louw was also an activist. He was part of the New Left movement. This group wanted to make the Labour Party more focused on left-wing ideas.
A Career in Politics
André van der Louw's political career began in 1971. He became a Member of the House of Representatives. This is like being a member of parliament. He served from January 12, 1971, until May 1, 1971.
Leading the Labour Party
After being a Member of Parliament, André van der Louw took on a big role. He became the Chairman of the Labour Party. He led the party from May 1, 1971, to November 16, 1974. This was a very important job in Dutch politics.
Becoming Mayor of Rotterdam
In October 1974, André van der Louw was chosen to be the Mayor of Rotterdam. He officially started this job on November 16, 1974. Rotterdam is a very large and important city in the Netherlands. He served as mayor until September 11, 1981.
Serving as a Minister
In 1981, André van der Louw became a government minister. He was appointed as the Minister of Culture, Recreation and Social Work. He started this role on September 11, 1981. He was part of the Cabinet Van Agt II.
This government cabinet lasted for about seven months. It stopped working on May 12, 1982. André van der Louw continued to serve in a temporary role. This was until a new government, the Cabinet Van Agt III, took over on May 29, 1982.
After Government
Even after leaving the national government, André van der Louw stayed active in politics. In March 1983, he was chosen to be the Chairman of the Rijnmond Council. This was a regional government body in the Rijnmond Area. He served in this role from April 16, 1983, to February 1, 1986.
André van der Louw also worked in the public sector. He was a director on many important boards. These included the Royal Dutch Football Association and the Dutch Broadcast Foundation. He also served on several government councils. These roles showed his continued dedication to public service.
