Piet Blauw: Dutch farmer and VVD member of the House of Representatives (1981–1998)
Piet Blauw (1937–2019), Dutch farmer turned VVD politician who served in the House of Representatives from 1981 to 1998, known for advocating agricultural and regional issues; biography and political legacy.
Pieter Marinus “Piet” Blauw (30 September 1937 – 16 May 2019) was a Dutch farmer who became a national politician. He spent much of his life in agriculture before holding elected office.
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Early life
Blauw was born on 30 September 1937 in Alkmaar, located in the province of North Holland. His rural background shaped his later political interests.
Political career
He represented the liberal People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD). Blauw served as a member of the House of Representatives from 1981 until 1998, focusing on issues relevant to his constituency and agricultural communities.
Death
Blauw died on 16 May 2019 in Veendam, in the province of Groningen. He was 81.
Blauw was a public figure in the Netherlands whose career bridged farming and national politics.
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Sources
- parlement.com : "P.M. (Piet) Blauw"
- parlement.com : "Oud-VVD-Tweede Kamerlid Piet Blauw overleden"
- commons.wikimedia.org : Piet Blauw