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Wil Albeda
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Wil Albeda in 1977
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| Director of the Scientific Council for Government Policy |
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| In office 1 January 1985 – 1 January 1990 |
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| Preceded by | Kees de Wit |
| Succeeded by | Frans Rutten |
| Minister of Social Affairs | |
| In office 19 December 1977 – 11 September 1981 |
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| Prime Minister | Dries van Agt |
| Preceded by | Jaap Boersma |
| Succeeded by | Joop den Uyl as Minister of Social Affairs and Employment |
| Parliamentary leader in the Senate | |
| In office 11 May 1973 – 10 June 1977 |
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| Preceded by | Gaius de Gaay Fortman |
| Succeeded by | Office discontinued |
| Parliamentary group | Anti-Revolutionary Party |
| Member of the Social and Economic Council |
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| In office 1 December 1981 – 1 January 1985 |
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| Chairman | Jan de Pous |
| In office 1 July 1969 – 19 December 1977 |
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| Chairman | Jan de Pous |
| Member of the Senate | |
| In office 30 June 1981 – 13 September 1983 |
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| In office 20 September 1966 – 19 December 1977 |
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| Parliamentary group | Christian Democratic Appeal (1981–1983) Anti-Revolutionary Party (1966–1977) |
| Personal details | |
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Willem Albeda
13 June 1925 Rotterdam, Netherlands |
| Died | 6 May 2014 (aged 88) Maastricht, Netherlands |
| Political party | Christian Democratic Appeal (from 1980) |
| Other political affiliations |
Anti-Revolutionary Party (until 1980) |
| Spouse |
Joke van der Wilde
(m. 1952) |
| Children | 4 sons |
| Alma mater | Rotterdam School of Economics (Bachelor of Economics, Master of Economics) Free University Amsterdam (Doctor of Philosophy) |
| Occupation | Politician · Civil servant · Economist · Researcher · Nonprofit director · Trade Union leader · Academic administrator · Researcher · Author · Professor |
Willem "Wil" Albeda (born 13 June 1925, died 6 May 2014) was a Dutch politician and economist. He was a member of the Anti-Revolutionary Party (ARP), which no longer exists, and later the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA) party.
Early Life and Education
Wil Albeda grew up in the Netherlands. He went to a special high school called a gymnasium in Leeuwarden from 1937 to 1943.
Life During World War II
During World War II, the Germans occupied the Netherlands. In 1943, Wil Albeda refused to sign a special paper for the German authorities. To avoid trouble, he had to work in a German factory that made armored vehicles. After the war ended in 1945, he worked as a translator for the United States Army for a short time.
Starting His Career
After the war, Albeda worked for the Dutch Ministry of Finance. He also worked for the Central Bank of the Netherlands. In 1946, he started studying Economics at the Rotterdam School of Economics. He earned his first degree in 1947 and a master's degree in 1950.
Further Studies and Work
From 1948 to 1951, Albeda was a researcher at the Netherlands Economic Institute. He then became a financial advisor for the National Christian Trade Unions (CNV) until 1960. In 1957, he earned his PhD in Development economics from the Free University Amsterdam. He also worked for Philips and later became a leader for the National Christian Trade Unions.
Becoming a Professor
Wil Albeda became a professor at the Rotterdam School of Economics in 1966. He taught Development economics and later Labour law. He also taught at the Delft Institute of Technology.
Political Career
Wil Albeda had a long career in Dutch politics. He was known for his work in social affairs and economics.
Member of the Senate
In 1966, Albeda was elected as a Member of the Senate. The Senate is one of the two parts of the Dutch parliament. He served on important committees for economic and general affairs. He also spoke for his party on topics like economic affairs and social issues.
Parliamentary Leader
From 1973 to 1977, Albeda was the leader of the Anti-Revolutionary Party in the Senate. This meant he was in charge of his party's group of senators.
Minister of Social Affairs
In 1977, Wil Albeda became the Minister of Social Affairs. He was part of the government led by Prime Minister Dries van Agt. He held this important job until 1981. As Minister, he was responsible for policies related to work, welfare, and social security.
Return to the Senate
After leaving his role as Minister, Albeda returned to the Senate in 1981. He continued to work on economic and social issues.
Later Career and Legacy
After his time as Minister and Senator, Wil Albeda continued to contribute to public life.
Academic and Advisory Roles
From 1981 to 1985, Albeda was a professor of Economics at Utrecht University. He also became a member of the Social and Economic Council. This council advises the Dutch government on important economic and social matters.
Director of the Scientific Council
In 1985, Albeda was appointed as the Director of the Scientific Council for Government Policy. This council gives independent advice to the government on long-term policy issues. He served in this role until 1990.
Albeda College
A school in Rotterdam, the Albeda College, is named after him. This shows his lasting impact on education and society in the Netherlands.
Decorations
Wil Albeda received several honors for his work and service. These awards recognize his contributions to his country and to international relations.
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Grand Officer of the Order of Leopold II | Belgium | 30 March 1979 | |
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Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion | Netherlands | 26 October 1981 | |
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Knight Commander of the Order of Merit | Germany | 21 March 1986 | |
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Grand Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau | Netherlands | 1 January 1990 | Elevated from Officer (30 April 1976) |
See also
In Spanish: Wil Albeda para niños
