Ernst van der Beugel
Encyclopedia
Ernst van der Beugel (ˈɛrnst vɐn dɛr ˈbøːɣəl) (2 February 1918, Amsterdam
– 29 September 2004, The Hague
) was a Dutch economist, businessman, diplomat, and politician.
in 1965 on the dissertation From Marshall plan to Atlantic Partnership (with a foreword of Henry A. Kissinger).
. Between 1957 and 1958 he was statesecretary for foreign affairs for the Labour Party in the fourth Cabinet Drees. He took over as permanent secretary of the Bilderberg Group
in 1960, upon the death of Józef Retinger. From 1961 to 1963 he was president of Dutch airline KLM.
From 1966 to 1984 he was professor of international relations at Leiden University
.
Amsterdam
Amsterdam is the largest city and the capital of the Netherlands. The current position of Amsterdam as capital city of the Kingdom of the Netherlands is governed by the constitution of August 24, 1815 and its successors. Amsterdam has a population of 783,364 within city limits, an urban population...
– 29 September 2004, The Hague
The Hague
The Hague is the capital city of the province of South Holland in the Netherlands. With a population of 500,000 inhabitants , it is the third largest city of the Netherlands, after Amsterdam and Rotterdam...
) was a Dutch economist, businessman, diplomat, and politician.
Education
Van der Beugel graduated in economics from the University of Amsterdam in 1941 and received a Ph.D. from Leiden UniversityLeiden University
Leiden University , located in the city of Leiden, is the oldest university in the Netherlands. The university was founded in 1575 by William, Prince of Orange, leader of the Dutch Revolt in the Eighty Years' War. The royal Dutch House of Orange-Nassau and Leiden University still have a close...
in 1965 on the dissertation From Marshall plan to Atlantic Partnership (with a foreword of Henry A. Kissinger).
Life's work
In 1945 he joined the Dutch Ministry of Transport, moving to the Ministry of Economic affairs in 1946. In 1947 he was Secretary to the Dutch national delegation at the first Paris conference on the Marshall PlanMarshall Plan
The Marshall Plan was the large-scale American program to aid Europe where the United States gave monetary support to help rebuild European economies after the end of World War II in order to combat the spread of Soviet communism. The plan was in operation for four years beginning in April 1948...
. Between 1957 and 1958 he was statesecretary for foreign affairs for the Labour Party in the fourth Cabinet Drees. He took over as permanent secretary of the Bilderberg Group
Bilderberg Group
The Bilderberg Group, Bilderberg conference, or Bilderberg Club is an annual, unofficial, invitation-only conference of approximately 120 to 140 guests from North America and Western Europe, most of whom are people of influence. About one-third are from government and politics, and two-thirds from...
in 1960, upon the death of Józef Retinger. From 1961 to 1963 he was president of Dutch airline KLM.
From 1966 to 1984 he was professor of international relations at Leiden University
Leiden University
Leiden University , located in the city of Leiden, is the oldest university in the Netherlands. The university was founded in 1575 by William, Prince of Orange, leader of the Dutch Revolt in the Eighty Years' War. The royal Dutch House of Orange-Nassau and Leiden University still have a close...
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External links
- Interview with E. H. van der Beugel at the Truman LibraryHarry S. Truman Presidential Library and MuseumThe Harry S Truman Library and Museum is dedicated to preserving papers, books, and other historical materials relating to the 33rd President of the United States Harry S Truman. It is located on a small hill facing U.S...