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Ronald Plasterk
Politician
1957 –
Who is Ronald Plasterk?
Ronald Hans Anton Plasterk is a Dutch politician of the Labour Party. He is the Minister of the Interior and Kingdom Relations since November 5, 2012 in the Cabinet Rutte II. He was Minister of Education, Culture and Science from February 22, 2007 until February 23, 2010 in the Cabinet Balkenende IV. He served as a Member of the House of Representatives from June 17, 2010 until November 5, 2012. A successful scientist and professor, Plasterk is a highly cited and prize-winning molecular geneticist. Since 1995 he has also been an author and columnist for several national publications.
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- Born
- Apr 12, 1957
The Hague - Also known as
- Ronald Hans Anton Plasterk
- Religion
- Atheism
- Agnosticism
- Nationality
- Netherlands
- Profession
- Education
- Leiden University
- Universiteit van Amsterdam
- Employment
- Utrecht University
- Lived in
- The Hague
- Bussum
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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