Jack de Vries (politician)
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Jacob Gabe "Jack" de Vries (born 25 July 1968) is a retired Dutch politician of the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA) party and political consultant.
Quick Facts State Secretary for Defence, Prime Minister ...
Jack de Vries | |
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State Secretary for Defence | |
In office 18 December 2007 – 18 May 2010 | |
Prime Minister | Jan Peter Balkenende |
Preceded by | Cees van der Knaap |
Succeeded by | Barbara Visser (2017) |
Personal details | |
Born | Jacob Gabe de Vries (1968-07-25) 25 July 1968 (age 55) Drachten, Netherlands |
Political party | Christian Democratic Appeal |
Residence(s) | Leiderdorp, Netherlands |
Alma mater | Royal Military Academy Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (Bachelor of Social Science, Master of Social Science) |
Occupation | Politician · Army Officer · Political consultant · Nonprofit director · Political pundit · Lobbyist |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Netherlands |
Branch/service | Royal Netherlands Army |
Years of service | 1993–1994 (Conscription) 1994–1996 (Active duty) 1996–1998 (Reserve) |
Rank | Lieutenant |
Unit | Regiment Huzaren Prins Alexander |
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