Benk Korthals | |
|---|---|
 Korthals in 2011 | |
| Chairman of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy | |
| In office 22 May 2011 – 14 June 2014 | |
| Leader | Mark Rutte |
| Preceded by | Ivo Opstelten |
| Succeeded by | Henry Keizer |
| Minister of Defence | |
| In office 22 July 2002 – 12 December 2002 | |
| Prime Minister | Jan Peter Balkenende |
| Preceded by | Frank de Grave |
| Succeeded by | Henk Kamp |
| Minister of Justice | |
| In office 3 August 1998 – 22 July 2002 | |
| Prime Minister | Wim Kok |
| Preceded by | Winnie Sorgdrager |
| Succeeded by | Piet Hein Donner |
| Member of the House of Representatives | |
| In office 23 May 2002 – 22 July 2002 | |
| In office 16 September 1982 – 3 August 1998 | |
| Parliamentary group | People's Party for Freedom and Democracy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Albert Hendrik Korthals 5 October 1944 Voorschoten, Netherlands |
| Political party | People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (from 1977) |
| Spouse |
Alexandra Stemerding
(m. 1977) |
| Children | 3 children |
| Parent |
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| Residence(s) | Rotterdam, Netherlands |
| Alma mater | Leiden University (Bachelor of Laws, Master of Laws) |
| Occupation | Politician · Jurist · Lawyer · Prosecutor |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Netherlands |
| Branch/service | Royal Netherlands Navy |
| Years of service | 1963–1965 (Conscription) 1965–1975 (Reserve) |
| Rank |  Lieutenant (J.G.) |
| Unit | Naval squadron |
| Battles/wars | Cold War |
Albert Hendrik "Benk" Korthals (born 5 October 1944) is a retired Dutch politician of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD) and jurist.