Mark Rutte
Secretary General of NATO since 2024 and former Prime Minister of the Netherlands (2010–2024)
1967 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Secretary General of NATO since 2024 and former Prime Minister of the Netherlands (2010–2024)
Born
February 14, 1967
Age
~59 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
teacher, politician, historian
Kingdom of the NetherlandsBorn in The Hague
1967
Born in The Hague (1967-02-14)
1984
EducationStudied at Leiden University (1984–1992)
2002
PositionDutch State Secretary for Social Affairs and Employment (2002–2004)
2003
Positionmember of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands (2003–2003)
2004
PositionState Secretary for Education, Culture and Science (2004–2006)
2006
Positionmember of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands (2006–2010)
About
Mark Rutte is a Dutch politician who has served as the 14th secretary general of NATO since October 2024. He previously served as prime minister of the Netherlands from 2010 to 2024 and leader of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD) from 2006 to 2023. Serving a total of almost 14 years, Rutte is the longest-serving prime minister in Dutch history.
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Who is Mark Rutte?+
Mark Rutte is a Dutch politician who has served as the 14th secretary general of NATO since October 2024. He previously served as prime minister of the Netherlands from 2010 to 2024 and leader of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD) from 2006 to 2023. Serving a total of almost 14 years
What does the name Mark mean?+
The name Mark means "A male given name from Latin.. Etymology: From Mark, from the - praenomen (i.e. first name) Mārcus, derived from Mārs, the Roman god of war, originally Māvors, from *Māwortis.". It is of English origin.
When was Mark Rutte born?+
Mark Rutte was born on February 14, 1967.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Latin.. Etymology: From Mark, from the - praenomen (i.e. first name) Mārcus, derived from Mārs, the Roman god of war, originally Māvors, from *Māwortis.
The name Mark is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Latin.. Etymology: From Mark, from the - praenomen (i.e. first name) Mārcus, derived from Mārs, the Roman god of war, originally Māvors, from *Māwortis.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Mark — February 14, 1967
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aquarius
Independent, innovative, humanitarian
Air · Uranus · Jan 20 – Feb 18
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
1 Ben
Reed — authority, direction, purpose
Celtic Tree
Rowan
Visionary, creative, original thinker
Ogham: Luis · Jan 21 – Feb 17
Birthstone: Amethyst — Wisdom, peace
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