Anne Vondeling (2 March 1916, Appelscha – 22 November 1979, Mechelen) was a member and former chairman of the Dutch Labour Party.
He was minister in fourth Drees cabinet and vice prime minister in the Cals cabinet. Later (1972–1979) he became President of Dutch House of Representatives, in which capacity he put much emphasis on the usage of correct and clear words by the MPs. He later became member of the European Parliament. The Anne Vondeling prize is given annually to journalists who write in a clear manner concerning political subjects.
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| Name | Vondeling, Anne |
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| Short description | Dutch politician |
| Date of birth | 2 March 1916 |
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| Date of death | 22 November 1979 |
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Famous quotes containing the word anne:
“For America is a lady rocking on a porch in an unpainted house on an unused road but Anne does not see it.”
—Anne Sexton (1928–1974)