Eegje Marjolein Schoo (born 10 June 1944) is a retired Dutch politician and diplomat of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD).
Eegje Schoo | |
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_-_NL-HaNA_Anefo_932-3870_WM481.jpg) Schoo in 1982 | |
| Ambassador of the Netherlands to India | |
| In office 1 June 1987 – 1 January 1991 | |
| Preceded by | Unknown |
| Succeeded by | Unknown |
| Member of the House of Representatives | |
| In office 3 June 1986 – 20 January 1987 | |
| Parliamentary group | People's Party for Freedom and Democracy |
| Minister for Development Cooperation | |
| In office 4 November 1982 – 14 July 1986 | |
| Prime Minister | Ruud Lubbers |
| Preceded by | Kees van Dijk |
| Succeeded by | Piet Bukman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Eegje Marjolein Schoo 10 June 1944 Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Political party | People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (from 1972) |
| Spouse | |
| Residence(s) | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Alma mater | University of Amsterdam (Bachelor of Social Science, Master of Social Science) |
| Occupation | Politician · Diplomat · Civil servant · Businesswoman · Corporate director · Nonprofit director · Management consultant · Teacher · Lobbyist |
She served as Minister for Development Cooperation from 4 November 1982 until 14 July 1986 in the Cabinet Lubbers I. And a Member of the House of Representatives from 3 June 1986 until 20 January 1987. She served as the Netherlands ambassador to India from 1 June 1987 until 1 January 1991. She was married to fellow politician Arie Pais from 1970 until his death in 2022.[1]
Decorations
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| Ribbon bar | Honour | Country | Date | Comment |
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Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion | Netherlands | 26 August 1986 | |
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Commander of the Order of Orange-Nassau | Netherlands | 30 April 1991 | |
References
edit- ^ (in Dutch) Mensen - Eegje Schoo Indianet.nl
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