Joop Haex
Joseph Constant Eugène "Joop" Haex (24 November 1911 – 14 April 2002) was a Dutch politician of the defunct Christian Historical Union (CHU) now merged into the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA), a army officer and lieutenant general of the Royal Netherlands Army he served during World War II and the post-war years.[1]
Joop Haex | |
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![]() Joop Haex in 1963 | |
State Secretary for Defence | |
In office 18 April 1967 – 6 July 1971 | |
Prime Minister | Piet de Jong |
Preceded by | Gerard Peijnenburg |
Succeeded by | Adri van Es |
In office 14 August 1963 – 14 April 1965 | |
Prime Minister | Victor Marijnen |
Preceded by | Michael Calmeyer |
Succeeded by | Gerard Peijnenburg |
Personal details | |
Born | Joseph Constant Eugène Haex 24 November 1911 Maastricht, Netherlands |
Died | 14 April 2002 90) Wassenaar, Netherlands | (aged
Nationality | Dutch |
Political party | Christian Democratic Appeal (from 1980) |
Other political affiliations | Democratic Socialists '70 (1971–1975) Christian Historical Union (1963–1971, 1975–1980) |
Spouse(s) | Françoise Molière (m. 1939; her death 1989) |
Alma mater | Royal Military Academy |
Occupation | Politician · Army Officer · Corporate director · Nonprofit director |
Military service | |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Branch/service | Royal Netherlands Army |
Years of service | 1935–1963 (Active duty) 1963–1971 (Reserve) |
Rank | ![]() |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Decorations
Military decorations | ||||
Ribbon bar | Decoration | Country | Date | Comment |
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Mobilisation War Cross | Netherlands | 1 June 1945 | ||
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War Memorial Cross | Netherlands | 5 May 1946 | |
Distinction sign for Long-term, Honest and Loyal Service | Netherlands | 14 August 1963 | Honorable discharge | |
Honours | ||||
Ribbon bar | Honour | Country | Date | Comment |
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Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion | Netherlands | 20 April 1965 | |
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Commander of the Order of Orange-Nassau | Netherlands | 17 July 1971 | Elevated from Officer (1 September 1966) |
References
- (in Dutch) Oud-staatssecretaris Joop Haex overleden De Nederlandse Grondwet
External links
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- (in Dutch) J.C.E. (Joop) Haex Parlement & Politiek
Political offices | ||
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Preceded by Michael Calmeyer |
State Secretary for Defence 1963–1965 1967–1971 Served alongside: Adri van Es (1963–1971) Willem den Toom (1963–1965) Bob Duynstee (1967–1971) |
Succeeded by Gerard Peijnenburg |
Preceded by Gerard Peijnenburg |
Succeeded by Adri van Es |
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