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Piet Kasteel (Petrus Albertus Kasteel) was born on 4 November, 1901 in Zwolle, Netherlands, is an A 20th-century dutch male writer. Discover Piet Kasteel'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 102 years old?
| Popular As |
Petrus Albertus Kasteel |
| Occupation |
journalist, diplomat and colonial administrator |
| Age |
102 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio |
| Born |
4 November 1901 |
| Birthday |
4 November |
| Birthplace |
Zwolle, Netherlands |
| Date of death |
13 December, 2003 |
| Died Place |
Rome, Italy |
| Nationality |
Chile
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Piet Kasteel Height, Weight & Measurements
At 102 years old, Piet Kasteel height not available right now. We will update Piet Kasteel's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Piet Kasteel Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Piet Kasteel worth at the age of 102 years old? Piet Kasteel’s income source is mostly from being a successful journalist. He is from Chile. We have estimated Piet Kasteel'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 |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
journalist |
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Timeline
Petrus Albertus "Piet" Kasteel (4 November 1901 – 13 December 2003) was a Dutch journalist, diplomat, and colonial administrator.
He was parliamentary editor of De Maasbode, and fled to England during World War II where he served for the Dutch government-in-exile.
Kasteel was born on 4 November 1901 in Zwolle, Netherlands.
He converted to the Catholic Church.
In 1923, he moved to Amsterdam, where he became a journalist for De Tijd, and founded the Catholic association De Klare Waarheid.
In October 1929, he became parliamentary editor of De Maasbode, then the largest Catholic newspaper in the Netherlands.
In 1938, he received his doctorate in political and social sciences from KU Leuven on a biography of prime minister Abraham Kuyper.
On 14 May 1940, after the German invasion of the Netherlands, Kasteel as a known anti-fascist boarded a fishing boat leaving his wife and children behind, and arrived in England two days later.
He offered his services to the Dutch government-in-exile under the nom de guerre "Chateau neuf du Pape".
He started to work for the Ministry of Justice, and befriended Pieter Sjoerds Gerbrandy.
In September 1940, Gerbandy became Prime Minister-in-exile, and appointed Kasteel as his personal secretary.
He served as Governor of Curaçao and Dependencies from 15 July 1942 until 4 August 1948, Dutch Ambassador to Chile (1948–1956), to Ireland (1956–1966) and briefly to Israel (1966).
On 15 July 1942, Kasteel was installed as Governor of Curaçao and Dependencies.
In 1947 negotiations started for political autonomy of Curaçao and Dependencies.
The island of Aruba no longer wanted remain subordinate to Curaçao, and demonstrations were organised.
In January 1948, the delegations of Aruba and Curaçao demanded the resignation of Kasteel.
In June 1948, Kasteel announced his resignation, and left on 4 August 1948.
Kasteel was appointed Ambassador of the Netherlands to Chile, and served until 1956, In March 1956, he was appointed Ambassador to Ireland, and served until 1966.
He served briefly as Ambassador to Israel, and retired in December 1966.
After retiring, Kasteel moved to Via della Conciliazione in Rome, Italy near the Vatican where his son Karel Kasteel served in the Apostolic Camera.
On 13 December 2003, Kasteel died in Rome, at the age of 102.
