Willem Oltmans

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Willem Oltmans
Oltmans in 1983
Born	Willem Leonard Oltmans (1925-06-10)10 June 1925 Huizen, Netherlands
Died	30 September 2004(2004-09-30) (aged 79) Amsterdam, Netherlands
Nationality	Dutch
Education	Nyenrode Business University Yale University
Occupation	Investigative Journalist · Author · Interviewer
Years active	1950–2004

Willem Leonard Oltmans (addressed as William Oltmans in some English publications; 10 June 1925 – 30 September 2004) was a Dutch investigative journalist and author active in international politics.

Due to the highly critical stance he often took towards Dutch foreign policy, as of 1956, the Dutch government conspired to keep him out of work. A lengthy lawsuit (1991–2000) involving the Royal family led to the state having to pay him damages.^[1]