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Jelle Zijlstra
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Zijlstra in 1966
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| Prime Minister of the Netherlands | |
| In office 22 November 1966 – 5 April 1967 |
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| Monarch | Juliana |
| Deputy | Jan de Quay Barend Biesheuvel |
| Preceded by | Jo Cals |
| Succeeded by | Piet de Jong |
| President of De Nederlandsche Bank |
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| In office 1 May 1967 – 1 January 1982 |
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| Preceded by | Marius Holtrop |
| Succeeded by | Wim Duisenberg |
| Member of the Social and Economic Council |
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| In office 10 May 1967 – 18 December 1981 |
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| Chairman | Jan de Pous |
| Member of the Senate | |
| In office 25 June 1963 – 22 November 1966 |
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| Parliamentary group | Anti-Revolutionary Party |
| Minister of Finance | |
| In office 22 November 1966 – 5 April 1967 |
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| Prime Minister | Himself |
| Preceded by | Anne Vondeling |
| Succeeded by | Johan Witteveen |
| In office 22 December 1958 – 24 July 1963 |
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| Prime Minister | Louis Beel (1958–1959) Jan de Quay (1959–1963) |
| Preceded by | Henk Hofstra |
| Succeeded by | Johan Witteveen |
| Member of the House of Representatives |
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| In office 20 March 1959 – 26 May 1959 |
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| In office 3 July 1956 – 13 October 1956 |
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| Parliamentary group | Anti-Revolutionary Party |
| Parliamentary leader in the House of Representatives |
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| In office 3 July 1956 – 3 October 1956 |
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| Preceded by | Jan Schouten |
| Succeeded by | Sieuwert Bruins Slot |
| Parliamentary group | Anti-Revolutionary Party |
| Leader of the Anti-Revolutionary Party |
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| In office 29 December 1958 – 26 May 1959 |
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| Deputy | Sieuwert Bruins Slot |
| Preceded by | Sieuwert Bruins Slot |
| Succeeded by | Sieuwert Bruins Slot |
| In office 23 April 1956 – 3 October 1956 |
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| Deputy | Sieuwert Bruins Slot |
| Preceded by | Jan Schouten |
| Succeeded by | Sieuwert Bruins Slot |
| Minister of Economic Affairs | |
| In office 2 September 1952 – 19 May 1959 |
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| Prime Minister | Willem Drees (1952–1958) Louis Beel (1958–1959) |
| Preceded by | Jan van den Brink |
| Succeeded by | Jan de Pous |
| Personal details | |
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Jelle Zijlstra
27 August 1918 Oosterbierum, Netherlands |
| Died | 23 December 2001 (aged 83) Wassenaar, Netherlands |
| Cause of death | Dementia |
| Political party | Christian Democratic Appeal (from 1980) |
| Other political affiliations |
Anti-Revolutionary Party (until 1980) |
| Relatives | Rinse Zijlstra (brother) |
| Alma mater | Rotterdam School of Economics (BEc, M.Econ, PhD) |
| Occupation | Politician · civil servant · Economist · Businessperson · Banker · Corporate director · Nonprofit director · Author · professor |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Netherlands |
| Branch/service | Royal Netherlands Army |
| Years of service | 1939–1940 (Conscription) 1940 (Active duty) |
| Rank |  Lieutenant |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Jelle Zijlstra (born August 27, 1918 – died December 23, 2001) was an important Dutch politician and economist. He was a member of the Anti-Revolutionary Party (ARP), which later became part of the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA) party. Zijlstra served as the Prime Minister of the Netherlands for a short time, from November 22, 1966, to April 5, 1967.
He was known for his skills in managing the economy and for being a good debater. After his time as Prime Minister, he became the head of the Dutch central bank. He continued to share his thoughts on political matters even after he retired.
Jelle Zijlstra: A Dutch Leader
Early Life and Education
Jelle Zijlstra was born on August 27, 1918, in a village called Oosterbierum in the Friesland province of the Netherlands. His family was part of the Reformed Church.
He went to the Netherlands School of Economics, which is now known as Erasmus University Rotterdam. His studies were paused twice. First, he had to do his military service. Later, during World War II, he had to hide because he refused to sign a loyalty oath required by the Nazi occupation. Despite these challenges, he finished his economics degree in October 1945.
After graduating, Zijlstra worked as a research assistant and lecturer at his university. In 1948, he earned his doctorate degree in economics. That same year, he became a professor of economics at the Free University Amsterdam.
A Career in Politics
Jelle Zijlstra joined the Anti-Revolutionary Party. He became the Minister of Economic Affairs in several governments from September 2, 1952, to May 19, 1959.
He also served as the Minister of Finance from December 22, 1958, to July 24, 1963. During this time, he was responsible for the country's money matters. He was also a Member of the House of Representatives and later a Member of the Senate.
In 1956, he became the leader of his party, the Anti-Revolutionary Party. He led the party in the elections that year.
Leading the Country: Prime Minister
In September 1966, Jelle Zijlstra was chosen to become the next President of the Dutch Central Bank, De Nederlandsche Bank. However, a political problem happened in the government. Because of this, he was asked to lead a temporary government until new elections could be held.
Zijlstra agreed and became the Prime Minister of the Netherlands on November 22, 1966. He also continued to serve as the Minister of Finance during this time. His government was a "caretaker" government, meaning it was temporary until a new one could be formed after the elections.
He served as Prime Minister for a short period, leaving office on April 5, 1967. He chose not to serve another term as Prime Minister.
Central Bank President
After his time as Prime Minister, Jelle Zijlstra took on the role he was originally nominated for. He became the President of De Nederlandsche Bank, the central bank of the Netherlands, on May 1, 1967. He held this important position until January 1, 1982.
As President of the central bank, he played a key role in managing the country's money and economy. He also served as President of the Bank for International Settlements in Switzerland.
Later Life and Legacy
Jelle Zijlstra retired from active politics when he was 63 years old. He continued to be involved in various organizations and councils. He was known for always supporting a balanced government budget.
On April 30, 1983, he was given the special honorary title of Minister of State. He continued to share his views on political matters as a respected statesman.
Jelle Zijlstra passed away on December 23, 2001, at the age of 83, after a period of illness. He is remembered as the shortest-serving Prime Minister after World War II. However, his work as a Minister in the 1950s and 60s, and especially as the President of the Central Bank, left a lasting impact.
Decorations
Jelle Zijlstra received several important awards and honors throughout his life for his service to the Netherlands and other countries.
- War Memorial Cross (Netherlands, 1946)
- Mobilisation War Cross (Netherlands, 1948)
- Grand Decoration of Honour in Gold with Sash of the Decoration of Honour for Services (Austria, 1958)
- Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown (Belgium, 1966)
- Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Orange-Nassau (Netherlands, 1967)
- Grand Cross of the Order of the House of Orange (Netherlands, 1978)
- Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Netherlands Lion (Netherlands, 1981)
- Minister of State (Netherlands, 1983)
Images for kids
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Prime Minister Jelle Zijlstra and Minister of Finance of West Germany Franz Josef Strauss during a meeting in The Hague on January 16, 1967.
See also
In Spanish: Jelle Zijlstra para niños
