Willem Drees
Willem Drees was a prominent Dutch politician and leader of the Labour Party (PvdA), who served as Prime Minister of the Netherlands from 1948 to 1958. He is celebrated for his role in post-war reconstruction and social welfare reforms in the Netherlands, significantly shaping the modern Dutch state. His tenure is often associated with the establishment of the welfare state and economic recovery, making him a key figure in Dutch politics during the mid-20th century.
Born on Jul 05, 1886 (139 years old)
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Willem Drees was a social-democratic politician known for forming the fastest government in Dutch history in 1948.
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Willem Drees was a post-war prime minister of the Netherlands who was replaced in the canon by the country's first female minister.
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