Jan Peter Balkenende

Prime Minister of the Netherlands from 2002 to 2010

Jan Peter Balkenende (born 7 May 1956) is a Dutch politician. He was the Prime Minister of the Netherlands from 2002 until 2010. He is a member of the Christian Democratic Appeal party.

Jan Peter Balkenende
Prime Minister of the Netherlands
In office
22 July 2002 – 14 October 2010
MonarchBeatrix
Deputy
Preceded byWim Kok
Succeeded byMark Rutte
Leader of Christian Democratic Appeal in the House of Representatives
In office
23 November 2006 – 21 February 2007
Preceded byMaxime Verhagen
Succeeded byPieter van Geel
In office
23 January 2003 – 21 May 2003
Preceded byMaxime Verhagen
Succeeded byMaxime Verhagen
In office
1 October 2001 – 11 July 2002
Preceded byJaap de Hoop Scheffer
Succeeded byMaxime Verhagen
Leader of Christian Democratic Appeal
In office
1 October 2001 – 9 June 2010
Preceded byJaap de Hoop Scheffer
Succeeded bySybrand van Haersma Buma
Personal details
Born (1956-05-07) 7 May 1956 (age 68)
Biezelinge, Netherlands
Political partyChristian Democratic Appeal
Spouse(s)Bianca Hoogendijk (1996–present)
ChildrenAmelie
ResidenceCapelle aan den IJssel
Alma materFree University Amsterdam
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Balkenende lives in Capelle aan den IJssel, Netherlands.

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