Ruud Lubbers
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Summary
Ruud Lubbers was born on May 7, 1939[1], in Rotterdam[2]. He died on February 14, 2018[3], in Rotterdam[4]. He worked as an economist[5], politician[6], diplomat[7], entrepreneur[8], and peace activist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,028 views/month, #7,172 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Roman Catholic cemetery St. Laurentius[11]
- Spouse: Ria Hoogeweegen[12]
- Child: Bart Lubbers[13]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of the Netherlands[14]
- Native language: Dutch[15]
- Occupation: university teacher[16]
- Position held: Prime Minister of the Netherlands[17], Minister of State[18], member of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands[19], United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees[20], Minister of Economic Affairs[21], informateur[22], Minister of General Affairs[23], Minister for Netherlands Antillean Affairs[24]
- Employer: Harvard University[25], Hollandia[26], Tilburg University[27]
- Educated at: Erasmus University Rotterdam[28], Canisius College[29]
- Award received: Orden wider den tierischen Ernst[30], Robert Schuman Medal[31], Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Netherlands Lion[32], Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion[33], honorary doctor of Georgetown University[34]
- Member of: European Academy of Sciences and Arts[35], Club of Rome[36]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[37]
- Sex or gender: male[38]
- Member of political party: Christian Democratic Appeal[39], Catholic People's Party[40]
- Commons category: Ruud Lubbers[41]
- Family name: Lubbers[42]
- Given name: Rudolphus[43], Franciscus[44], Marie[45]
- Described by source: Ruud Lubbers, Former Dutch Prime Minister, Is Dead at 78[46]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Dutch[47]
- Birth name: Rudolphus Franciscus Marie Lubbers[48]
- Name in native language: Ruud Lubbers[49]
- Number of children: 3[50]
- Start of work period: 1962[51]
- End of work period: 2018[52]
Why It Matters
Ruud Lubbers has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 55 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
FAQs
Where was Ruud Lubbers born?
Ruud Lubbers's place of birth was Rotterdam[2].
Where did Ruud Lubbers die?
Ruud Lubbers died in Rotterdam[4].
Who was Ruud Lubbers married to?
Ruud Lubbers's spouses include Ria Hoogeweegen[12].
What did Ruud Lubbers do for work?
Ruud Lubbers worked as an economist[5], politician[6], diplomat[7], entrepreneur[8], and peace activist[9].
Where did Ruud Lubbers go to school?
Ruud Lubbers was educated at Erasmus University Rotterdam[28] and Canisius College[29].
What awards did Ruud Lubbers receive?
Honors received include Orden wider den tierischen Ernst[30], Robert Schuman Medal[31], Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Netherlands Lion[32], and Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion[33].