Cees van Leeuwen explained

Cees van Leeuwen
Office:Member of the House of Representatives
Term Start:2002
Term End:2003
Birth Date:29 April 1951
Birth Place:The Hague
Nationality:Dutch
Party:Pim Fortuyn List
Occupation:Musician, politician, lawyer

Cornelis Hubertus Johannes (Cees) van Leeuwen (born 1951) is a Dutch former member of parliament for the Pim Fortuyn List (LPF) from 2002 to 2003.

Van Leeuwen was elected as a Member of the House of Representatives at the 2002 election and subsequently served as Secretary of State for Education, Culture and Science in the First Balkenende cabinet. He was also a founding member and former bassist of the Dutch progressive rock group Kayak.[1] [2] He has since worked as a lawyer specializing in employment law and entertainment law.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mr.DRS. C.H.J. (Cees) van Leeuwen.
  2. Web site: Cees van Leeuwen. Discogs.
  3. Web site: Mr.DRS. C.H.J. (Cees) van Leeuwen.