Hartgert "Harrie" Langman (23 February 1931 – 1 August 2016) was a Dutch politician of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD). He served as Minister of Economic Affairs from 1971-1973. He was on the Executive Board of N.V. ABN until 1991, and was also a professor at the Netherlands School of Economics.[1] He studied law and economics at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. He died on 1 August 2016.[1]

Harrie Langman
Harrie Langman in 1982
Minister of Economic Affairs
In office
6 July 1971 – 11 May 1973
Prime MinisterBarend Biesheuvel
Preceded byRoelof Nelissen
Succeeded byRuud Lubbers
Personal details
Born(1931-02-23)23 February 1931
Akkrum, Netherlands
Died1 August 2016(2016-08-01) (aged 85)
Drachten, Netherlands
Political partyPeople's Party for Freedom and Democracy (from 1971)
Spouse
Aukje Bouma
(m. 1956; died 2001)
Domestic partner(s)Bobs Vos-van Waasbergen
(2008–2016)
ChildrenRoelof Langman
Jet Langman
Michiel Langman
Martien Langman
Alma materVrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Occupation
  • Politician
  • economist
  • banker
  • businessman
  • corporate director
  • professor
Military service
AllegianceThe Netherlands
Branch/serviceRoyal Netherlands Army
Years of service1953–1955
RankPrivate Private
Battles/warsCold War

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