Jan Peter Balkenende
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Summary
Jan Peter Balkenende was born on May 7, 1956[1], in Biezelinge[2]. He has worked as a jurist[3], politician[4], professor[5], lawyer[6], and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,731 views/month, #7,155 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: Jan Pieter Balkenende[9]
- Spouse: Bianca Hoogendijk[10]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of the Netherlands[11]
- Native language: Dutch[12]
- Occupation: head of government[13]
- Field of work: international relations[14]
- Position held: municipal councillor of Amstelveen[15]
- Employer: Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam[16], Erasmus University Rotterdam[17]
- Educated at: Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam[18]
- Award received: State Prize of North Rhine-Westphalia[19], Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland[20], Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[21], Grand Cross of the Order of Orange-Nassau[22], Grand Cross of the Order of the Southern Cross[23], Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg[24], Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star[25], Grand Cross of the Order of the Star of Romania[26], doctor honoris causa of Keiō University[27], honorary doctor of the Hofstra University[28], member of the Order of Orange-Nassau[29]
- Religion or worldview: Protestantism[30]
- Sex or gender: male[31]
- Member of political party: Christian Democratic Appeal[32]
- Commons category: Jan Peter Balkenende[33]
- Residence: Capelle aan den IJssel[34]
- Family name: Balkenende[35]
- Given name: Jan[36], Peter[37]
- Topic's main category: Category:Jan Peter Balkenende[38]
- Commons gallery: Jan Peter Balkenende[39]
- Floruit: January 1, 2020[40]
- Participant in: World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2004[41]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Dutch[42]
- Name in native language: Jan Peter Balkenende[43]
- Candidacy in election: 2006 Dutch general election[44], 2003 Dutch general election[45], 2002 Dutch general election[46], 2010 Dutch general election[47], 1998 Dutch general election[48], 1994 European Parliament election[49], 1989 European Parliament election[50]
Why It Matters
Jan Peter Balkenende has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 44 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
FAQs
Where was Jan Peter Balkenende born?
Jan Peter Balkenende was born in Biezelinge[2].
Who were Jan Peter Balkenende's parents?
Jan Peter Balkenende's father was Jan Pieter Balkenende[9].
Who was Jan Peter Balkenende married to?
Jan Peter Balkenende's spouses include Bianca Hoogendijk[10].
What did Jan Peter Balkenende do for work?
Jan Peter Balkenende worked as a jurist[3], politician[4], professor[5], lawyer[6], and university teacher[7].
Where did Jan Peter Balkenende go to school?
Jan Peter Balkenende was educated at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam[18].
What awards did Jan Peter Balkenende receive?
Honors received include State Prize of North Rhine-Westphalia[19], Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland[20], Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[21], and Grand Cross of the Order of Orange-Nassau[22].