Pierre Lardinois
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Pierre Lardinois | |
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Christian Democratic Group | |
| Constituency | Netherlands |
| Member of the House of Representatives | |
| In office 11 May 1971 – 6 July 1971 | |
| In office 17 September 1963 – 5 April 1967 | |
| Parliamentary group | Catholic People's Party |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Pierre Joseph Lardinois 13 August 1924 Noorbeek, Netherlands |
| Died | 16 July 1987 (aged 62) Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Cause of death | Cancer |
| Political party | Christian Democratic Appeal (from 1980) |
| Other political affiliations | Catholic People's Party (1950–1954, 1958–1980) |
| Spouse |
Maria Peeters
(m. 1950; died 1982) |
| Children | 3 daughters and 2 sons |
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Master of Science in Engineering) | |
| Occupation | Politician · Diplomat · Civil servant · Agronomist · Agricultural engineer · Businessman · Banker · Corporate director · Trade association executive · Lobbyist |
Pierre Joseph Lardinois (13 August 1924 – 16 July 1987) was a Dutch politician and diplomat of the Catholic People's Party (KVP) and agronomist.[1]
Lardinois applied at the
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture degree in June 1947 before graduating with a Master of Science in Engineering degree in on 23 January 1951. Lardinois worked as an agronomist from October 1951 until February 1960 for the municipality of Purmerend from October 1951 until November 1952 and for the municipality of Eindhoven from November 1952 until February 1960. Lardinois worked as a civil servant for the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries as an agricultural Attaché in London, England
from February 1960 until September 1963.
Lardinois became a
Minister for Suriname and Netherlands Antilles Affairs, taking office on 28 January 1972. The Cabinet Biesheuvel I fell just one year later on 19 July 1972 and continued to serve in a demissionary capacity until it was replaced by the caretaker Cabinet Biesheuvel II
with Lardinois continuing as Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries and Minister for Suriname and Netherlands Antilles Affairs, taking office on 9 August 1972.
In December 1972 Lardinois was nominated as the next
Fisheries in the Ortoli Commission, he resigned as Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries and Minister for Suriname and Netherlands Antilles Affairs on 1 January 1973 and was installed as European Commissioner, serving from 6 January 1973 until 6 January 1977.[2]
Lardinois retired after spending 13 years in national politics and became active in the private sector, in December 1976 Lardinois was appointed as CEO and Chairman of the Board of directors of the Rabobank serving from 1 January 1977 until 1 September 1986.
Lardinois was known for his abilities as a manager and policy wonk. Lardinois continued to comment on political affairs until his death from cancer at the age of 62.
Decorations
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Knight of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre | Holy See | 15 April 1968 | |
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Grand Officer of the Order of Leopold II | Belgium | 19 May 1969 | |
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Grand Officer of the Order of the Oak Crown | Luxembourg | 28 September 1970 | |
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Commander of the Order of Orange-Nassau | Netherlands | 8 June 1973 | |
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Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour | France | 11 November 1974 | |
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Knight Commander of the Order of Merit | Germany | 15 August 1976 | |
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Commander of the Order of the Netherlands Lion | Netherlands | 1 January 1977 | |
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Officer of the Order of Agricultural Merit | France | 15 February 1977 | |
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Grand Cordon of the Honorary Order of the Palm | Suriname | 25 April 1978 | |
References
- ^ "Lardinois, Petrus Josephus (1924-1987)" (in Dutch). Huygens ING. 12 November 2013. Retrieved 3 January 2019.
- ^ "Pierre Lardinois Dies at 62; A Dutch and Europe Official". Associated Press. 19 July 1987. Retrieved 2 July 2016.
External links
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- (in Dutch) Ir. P.J. (Pierre) Lardinois Parlement & Politiek
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