Age, Biography and Wiki
Kees van der Staaij (Cornelis Gerrit van der Staaij) was born on 12 September, 1968 in Vlaardingen, Netherlands, is a Dutch politician. Discover Kees van der Staaij's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 55 years old?
| Popular As |
Cornelis Gerrit van der Staaij |
| Occupation |
Politician Civil servant |
| Age |
55 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo |
| Born |
12 September 1968 |
| Birthday |
12 September |
| Birthplace |
Vlaardingen, Netherlands |
| Nationality |
Netherlands
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He is a member of famous Politician with the age 55 years old group.
Kees van der Staaij Height, Weight & Measurements
At 55 years old, Kees van der Staaij height not available right now. We will update Kees van der Staaij's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
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Who Is Kees van der Staaij's Wife?
His wife is Marlies van Ree (m. 1994)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Marlies van Ree (m. 1994) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Kees van der Staaij Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Kees van der Staaij worth at the age of 55 years old? Kees van der Staaij’s income source is mostly from being a successful Politician. He is from Netherlands. We have estimated Kees van der Staaij's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Politician |
Kees van der Staaij Social Network
Timeline
Cornelis Gerrit "Kees" van der Staaij (born 12 September 1968) is a Dutch politician who served as a member of the House of Representatives from 1998 to 2023 and Leader of the Reformed Political Party (Staatkundig Gereformeerde Partij, SGP) between 2010 and 2023.
As a parliamentarian, he focused on matters of judiciary, home affairs, Kingdom relations, foreign policy, the European Union, development aid, the defense, public health, welfare, sports, immigration and political asylum.
He went to two Reformed primary schools in Vlaardingen (1974–1979) and Geldermalsen (1979–1980) and to a Reformed secondary school in Amersfoort (1980–1986).
He studied law at Leiden University, specialising in constitutional and administrative law.
Van der Staaij was attracted to politics and became a member of the Reformed Political Party in 1986.
After several jobs at the Council of State, he was elected to the House of Representatives in 1998.
In 2010 he became party leader as well as parliamentary leader in both cases succeeding Bas van der Vlies.
He led his party as lijsttrekker in the 2010, 2012 and 2017 general elections.
Van der Staaij is considered one of the most conservative and right-wing political leaders in the Netherlands.
He signed the anti-LGBTQI Nashville Statement and supported anti-abortion organisations, making sure such organisations were granted more subsidies.
Before the 2012 Dutch general election, when asked whether he agreed with Todd Akin's comments on "legitimate rape" and pregnancy, he said "it is a fact" that women "seldom" become pregnant after being raped.
He and his party focus on the importance of faith and community in society and frequently advocate for theocracy.
Van der Staaij again served as lijsttrekker or main candidate for the SGP in the 2021 general election. The SGP won 3 out of the 150 seats in the House of Representatives.
Van der Staaij announced that he would not seek reelection for the 2023 Dutch election.
Van der Staaij had been the longest running member of the House of Representatives from 2017 until 2023.
Van der Staaij was born in Vlaardingen, a city in the province of South Holland.
His father was a civil servant in the municipality Maartensdijk.
