Peter Peter Balkenende
Prime Minister of the Netherlands from 2002 to 2010
1956 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Prime Minister of the Netherlands from 2002 to 2010
Born
May 7, 1956
Age
~70 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
lawyer, politician, professor
Kingdom of the NetherlandsBorn in Biezelinge
1956
Born in Biezelinge (1956-05-07)
1998
Positionmember of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands (1998–2002)
1998
Awardmember of the Order of Orange-Nassau
2002
PositionMinister of General Affairs (2002–2010)
2002
PositionPrime Minister of the Netherlands (2002–2010)
2003
Positionmember of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands (2003–2003)
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Jan Pieter Balkenende Jr., commonly known as Jan Peter Balkenende, is a Dutch jurist and politician of the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA) who served as Prime Minister of the Netherlands from 22 July 2002 to 14 October 2010.
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Who is Peter Peter Balkenende?+
Jan Pieter Balkenende Jr., commonly known as Jan Peter Balkenende, is a Dutch jurist and politician of the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA) who served as Prime Minister of the Netherlands from 22 July 2002 to 14 October 2010.
What does the name Peter mean?+
The name Peter means "a male given name from English [in turn from Ancient Greek]. Etymology: From Peter, from Petrus, from Petrus, from Πέτρος, from t=stone, rock. Boutros.". It is of English origin.
When was Peter Peter Balkenende born?+
Peter Peter Balkenende was born on May 7, 1956.
Name Meaning
a male given name from English [in turn from Ancient Greek]. Etymology: From Peter, from Petrus, from Petrus, from Πέτρος, from t=stone, rock. Boutros.
The name Peter is of English origin, meaning "a male given name from English [in turn from Ancient Greek]. Etymology: From Peter, from Petrus, from Petrus, from Πέτρος, from t=stone, rock. Boutros.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Etznab
Mirror — clarity, truth, reflection
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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— a citizen
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