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Elco Brinkman | |
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 Brinkman in 2008 | |
| Leader of the Christian Democratic Appeal in the Senate | |
| In office 7 June 2011 – 11 June 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Jos Werner |
| Succeeded by | Ben Knapen |
| Member of the Senate | |
| In office 7 June 2011 – 11 June 2019 | |
| Member of the Social and Economic Council | |
| In office 1 June 1995 – 1 July 2013 | |
| Chairman | See list
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| Leader of the Christian Democratic Appeal | |
| In office 29 January 1994 – 16 August 1994 | |
| Preceded by | Ruud Lubbers |
| Succeeded by | Enneüs Heerma |
| Leader of the Christian Democratic Appeal in the House of Representatives | |
| In office 7 November 1989 – 16 August 1994 | |
| Preceded by | Ruud Lubbers |
| Succeeded by | Enneüs Heerma |
| Member of the House of Representatives | |
| In office 14 September 1989 – 26 April 1995 | |
| In office 3 June 1986 – 14 July 1986 | |
| Minister of Welfare, Health and Culture | |
| In office 4 November 1982 – 7 November 1989 | |
| Prime Minister | Ruud Lubbers |
| Preceded by | Til Gardeniers-Berendsen Health and Environment |
| Succeeded by | Hedy d'Ancona |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Leendert Cornelis Brinkman 5 February 1948 Dirksland, Netherlands |
| Political party | Christian Democratic Appeal (from 1980) |
| Spouse |
Janneke Salentijn (m. 1977) |
| Children | 3 children |
| Parent |
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| Residence | Leiden |
| Alma mater | Free University Amsterdam (Bachelor of Social Science, Bachelor of Laws, Master of Social Science, Master of Laws) |
| Occupation | Politician · Civil servant · Jurist · Researcher · Businessperson · Corporate director · Nonprofit director · Trade association executive · Lobbyist |
Leendert Cornelis "Elco" Brinkman (born 5 February 1948) is a retired Dutch politician and businessman who served as Minister of Welfare, Health and Culture from 1982 to 1989 and Leader of the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA) in 1994.[1]
- ^ "CDA-coryfee Elco Brinkman kondigt vertrek uit politiek aan" (in Dutch). NOS. 8 August 2018. Retrieved 27 April 2019.