Eric Hendrik Louw | |
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| Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 10 January 1955 – 1963 | |
| Prime Minister | J. G. Strijdom H. F. Verwoerd |
| Preceded by | J. G. Strijdom |
| Succeeded by | Hilgard Muller |
| Minister of Finance | |
| In office 1954–1956 | |
| Prime Minister | J. G. Strijdom |
| Preceded by | Nicolaas Havenga |
| Succeeded by | Tom Naudé |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 November 1890 Jacobsdal, Orange Free State |
| Died | 24 June 1968 (aged 77) Cape Town, South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
| Political party | National Party |
| Alma mater | Rhodes University |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
Eric Hendrik Louw (21 November 1890 – 24 June 1968) was a South African diplomat and politician. He served as the Minister of Finance from 1954 to 1956, and as the Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1955 to 1963.