Memorial Page for Frits Bolkestein

Apr 4, 1933 – Feb 17, 2025(91 years)Died in:Rosa Spier Huis, North Holland

Dutch politician

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Birthplace

Amsterdam, North Holland

Place of Death

Rosa Spier Huis, North Holland

Nationality

Kingdom of the Netherlands

Religion

atheism

Occupation(7)

playwright politician writer university teacher economist historian autobiographer

Awards(3)

Fulbright ScholarshipCommander of the Order of the Netherlands LionGrand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany

Spouse(1)

Femke Boersma

Education(5)

Oregon State UniversityLondon School of Economics and Political ScienceLeiden UniversityUniversity of AmsterdamBarlaeus Gymnasium

Frits Bolkestein (* April 4, 1933 in Amsterdam; † February 17, 2025 in Rosa Spier Huis) was a dutch politician. He was 91 years old. He was married to Femke Boersma. His education included Oregon State University, London School of Economics and Political Science, Leiden University, University of Amsterdam and Barlaeus Gymnasium. His faith was atheism. His awards include Fulbright Scholarship, Commander of the Order of the Netherlands Lion and Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany.

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Born in Amsterdam, North Holland

1933

Commander of the Order of the Netherlands Lion

2004

Leiden University

2004

Professor by special appointment · until 2010

Died in Rosa Spier Huis, North Holland

2025

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Frits Bolkestein. Forever remembered.