Anne Vermeer facts for kids
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Anne Vermeer
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Anne Vermeer in 1987
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| Mayor of Amersfoort | |
| In office 1 January 1976 – 1 January 1982 |
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| Preceded by | Maurits Troostwijk |
| Succeeded by | Bert Schreuder |
| Parliamentary leader in the Senate | |
| In office 16 September 1975 – 23 June 1987 |
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| Preceded by | Jan Broeksz |
| Succeeded by | Ger Schinck |
| Parliamentary group | Labour Party |
| Member of the Senate | |
| In office 20 September 1966 – 23 June 1987 |
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| Parliamentary group | Labour Party |
| Member of the House of Representatives | |
| In office 3 July 1956 – 5 June 1963 |
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| Parliamentary group | Labour Party |
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Anne Rinse Vermeer
12 December 1916 Tiel, Netherlands |
| Died | 26 July 2018 (aged 101) Amersfoort, Netherlands |
| Political party | Labour Party (from 1946) |
| Other political affiliations |
Social Democratic Workers' Party (until 1946) |
| Residences | Arnhem, Netherlands |
| Alma mater | Erasmus University Rotterdam (Bachelor of Economics, Master of Economics) |
| Occupation | Politician · economist · teacher |
Anne Rinse Vermeer (born December 12, 1916 – died July 26, 2018) was an important Dutch politician. He was a member of the Labour Party (PvdA). He lived to be 101 years old!
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Who Was Anne Vermeer?
Anne Vermeer was a well-known figure in Dutch politics. He worked as a politician, an economist, and a teacher. He was born in Tiel, Netherlands, and later passed away in Amersfoort.
Early Life and Education
Anne Vermeer studied at Erasmus University Rotterdam. He earned degrees in economics. This education helped him understand how countries manage their money and resources. Before 1946, he was part of the Social Democratic Workers' Party. After that, he joined the Labour Party.
A Career in Politics
Anne Vermeer dedicated many years to public service. He held several important roles in the Dutch government. His work helped shape laws and policies for the Netherlands.
Serving in Parliament
From 1956 to 1963, Anne Vermeer was a Member of the House of Representatives. This is like being a member of parliament. He helped make new laws for the country.
Later, he became a Member of the Senate. He served in the Senate from 1966 to 1987. The Senate checks laws passed by the House of Representatives. From 1975 to 1987, he was also the Parliamentary leader for the Labour Party in the Senate. This meant he led his party's group in the Senate.
Leading Amersfoort as Mayor
From 1976 to 1982, Anne Vermeer served as the Mayor of Amersfoort. As mayor, he was the main leader of the city. He worked to improve life for the people living there.
Special Honors and Awards
Anne Vermeer received special awards for his hard work and dedication. These honors show how much his country appreciated his service.
- In 1971, he was made a Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion. This is a very high honor in the Netherlands.
- In 1982, he became a Commander of the Order of Orange-Nassau. This is another important award given for special service to the country.
Images for kids
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Ribbon for the Order of the Netherlands Lion
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Ribbon for the Order of Orange-Nassau
