Willem Drees
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Summary
Willem Drees was born on July 5, 1886[1], in Amsterdam[2]. He died on May 14, 1988[3], in The Hague[4]. He worked as a politician[5], resistance fighter[6], autobiographer[7], bank teller[8], and stenographer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,099 views/month, #7,129 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Oud Eik en Duinen[11]
- Spouse: Catharina Drees-Hent[12]
- Child: Willem Drees jr.[13]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of the Netherlands[14]
- Native language: Dutch[15]
- Position held: Minister of Social Affairs[16], Prime Minister of the Netherlands[17], member of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands[18], Minister of Finance[19], Deputy Prime Minister of the Netherlands[20], municipal councillor of The Hague[21], municipal executive of The Hague[22]
- Employer: Beweging voor het Democratische Socialisme[23]
- Award received: Honorary Member of the World Esperanto Association[24], honorary doctor of the University of Maryland[25], Medal of Freedom[26], Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Netherlands Lion[27], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[28], Grand Cordon of the Order of Leopold[29], Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[30], Order of the Holy Trinity[31], Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[32], Grand Cross of the Order of George I[33], Grand Cross of the Order of the Star of Africa[34], Grand Cross of the Order of Adolphe of Nassau[35], Grand Cross of the Order of the Oak Crown[36], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav[37]
- Member of: Federation of Worker-Esperantists[38], Dutch East Indies hostages[39]
- Sex or gender: male[40]
- Member of political party: Labour Party[41], Social Democratic Workers' Party[42]
- Commons category: Willem Drees[43]
- Archives at: Nationaal Archief[44]
- Academic degree: honorary doctorate[45]
- Residence: Amsterdam[46], 2e Schuytstraat[47], Van Bleiswijkstraat[48], Marnixkade[49], Haarlemmerplein[50]
- Family name: Drees[51]
- Given name: Willem[52]
Why It Matters
Willem Drees has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
FAQs
Where was Willem Drees born?
Willem Drees's place of birth was Amsterdam[2].
Where did Willem Drees die?
Willem Drees passed away in The Hague[4].
Who was Willem Drees married to?
Willem Drees's spouses include Catharina Drees-Hent[12].
What did Willem Drees do for work?
Willem Drees worked as a politician[5], resistance fighter[6], autobiographer[7], bank teller[8], and stenographer[9].
What awards did Willem Drees receive?
Honors received include Honorary Member of the World Esperanto Association[24], honorary doctor of the University of Maryland[25], Medal of Freedom[26], and Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Netherlands Lion[27].