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Pieter Kooijmans
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Kooijmans in 2005
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| Judge of the International Court of Justice |
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| In office 1 March 1997 – 1 March 2006 |
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| Preceded by | Luigi Ferrari Bravo |
| Succeeded by | Kenneth Keith |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 3 January 1993 – 22 August 1994 |
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| Prime Minister | Ruud Lubbers |
| Preceded by | Hans van den Broek |
| Succeeded by | Hans van Mierlo |
| State Secretary for Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 11 May 1973 – 19 December 1977 Serving with Laurens Jan Brinkhorst
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| Prime Minister | Joop den Uyl |
| Preceded by | Tjerk Westerterp |
| Succeeded by | Durk van der Mei |
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Pieter Hendrik Kooijmans
6 July 1933 Heemstede, Netherlands |
| Died | 13 February 2013 (aged 79) Wassenaar, Netherlands |
| Political party | Christian Democratic Appeal (from 1980) |
| Other political affiliations |
Anti-Revolutionary Party (until 1980) |
| Children | 4 children |
| Alma mater | Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (Bachelor of Economics, Bachelor of Laws, Master of Economics, Master of Laws, Doctor of Law) |
| Occupation | Politician · Diplomat · Jurist · Judge · Researcher · Academic administrator · Author · Professor |
Pieter Hendrik "Peter" Kooijmans (born 6 July 1933 – died 13 February 2013) was an important Dutch politician, lawyer, and diplomat. He was a member of the Anti-Revolutionary Party (ARP). This party later joined with others to form the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA) party. From 1993 to 1994, he was the Foreign Minister of the Netherlands. Later, he became a judge at the International Court of Justice.
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Who Was Pieter Kooijmans?
Pieter Hendrik Kooijmans, often called Peter, was a well-known figure in the Netherlands. He worked as a politician, a lawyer (jurist), and a diplomat. A diplomat is someone who represents their country in other nations. He held several important jobs throughout his life.
Early Life and School Days
Pieter Kooijmans was born on July 6, 1933, in a town called Heemstede in the Netherlands. His father, Johannes Kooijmans, was an engineer. He also served on the local council in Heemstede. Pieter's mother was Alida Jonker.
Pieter went to a secondary school in Haarlem. There, he studied a program called "gymnasium" with a focus on humanities. This means he learned a lot about history, languages, and culture.
University Studies
After school, Kooijmans went to the Free University Amsterdam in July 1951. He decided to study two subjects: Economics and Law. He earned his first degree in economics in 1953. Then, he got his law degree in 1954.
He continued his studies and worked as a researcher. He earned a master's degree in economics in 1957. A year later, in 1958, he received another master's degree in law. In 1964, he completed his highest degree, a doctorate in Constitutional law. His special project was about how countries are seen as equal in international law.
A Career in Law and Politics
After finishing his studies, Kooijmans became a professor at the Free University. From 1964 to 1973, he taught about international law and European law. International law is like the rules that countries follow when dealing with each other.
He also taught at the The Hague Academy of International Law. This is a famous place where people learn about international law. Later, from 1978 to 1992, he was a professor at Leiden University.
Working for the Dutch Government
Kooijmans started working for the Dutch government in 1973. He became the State Secretary for Foreign Affairs. This job meant he helped the main Foreign Minister. He held this position until 1977.
He was part of a government called the Cabinet Den Uyl. This government faced some challenges and eventually changed. After 1977, Kooijmans decided not to run for election again.
Helping the World at the UN
Even though he left national politics for a while, Kooijmans stayed busy. He continued teaching at universities. He also worked as a diplomat for the United Nations. The United Nations is an organization where countries work together.
For the UN, he was a special reporter on Human rights and Torture. This meant he investigated and reported on how human rights were being protected around the world. He worked to make sure people were treated fairly.
Minister of Foreign Affairs
In 1993, Kooijmans returned to a big role in the Dutch government. He was appointed as the Minister of Foreign Affairs. This is a very important job, as the minister represents the country to other nations. He served in this role until 1994.
Judge at the International Court of Justice
One of his most important roles was as a Judge at the International Court of Justice. This court is part of the United Nations. It helps countries solve their disagreements peacefully. He served as a judge from 1997 to 2006.
After his time as a judge, he was given the special title of Minister of State in 2007. This is an honorary title given to people who have done great things for the country.
Awards and Honors
Pieter Kooijmans received many awards for his work. These honors show how much he contributed to his country and to international law.
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Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion | Netherlands | 11 April 1978 | |
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Commander of the Order of Orange-Nassau | Netherlands | 8 October 1994 | |
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Knight of the Order of the Gold Lion of the House of Nassau | Netherlands | 20 March 2006 | |
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Grand Cross of the Order of Merit | Germany | 1 July 2007 | |
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Minister of State | Netherlands | 13 July 2007 | Style of Excellency |
