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Eberhard van der Laan (Eberhard Edzard van der Laan) was born on 28 June, 1955 in Leiden, Netherlands, is a Dutch politician. Discover Eberhard van der Laan'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 62 years old?
| Popular As |
Eberhard Edzard van der Laan |
| Occupation |
Politician · Jurist · Lawyer · Political consultant |
| Age |
62 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
| Born |
28 June, 1955 |
| Birthday |
28 June |
| Birthplace |
Leiden, Netherlands |
| Date of death |
5 October, 2017 |
| Died Place |
Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Nationality |
Netherlands
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He is a member of famous Politician with the age 62 years old group.
Eberhard van der Laan Height, Weight & Measurements
At 62 years old, Eberhard van der Laan height not available right now. We will update Eberhard van der Laan'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 |
Not Available |
Who Is Eberhard van der Laan's Wife?
His wife is Luit Tabak (m. 1988-2000)
Femke van der Laan (m. 2005)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Luit Tabak (m. 1988-2000)
Femke van der Laan (m. 2005) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
2 children (first marriage) 3 children (second marriage) |
Eberhard van der Laan Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Eberhard van der Laan worth at the age of 62 years old? Eberhard van der Laan’s income source is mostly from being a successful Politician. He is from Netherlands. We have estimated Eberhard van der Laan'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 |
Eberhard van der Laan Social Network
Timeline
Eberhard Edzard van der Laan (28 June 1955 – 5 October 2017) was a Dutch politician who served as Minister for Housing, Communities and Integration from 2008 to 2010 and Mayor of Amsterdam from 2010 until his death in 2017.
He was a member of the Labour Party (PvdA).
Van der Laan, a lawyer by occupation, worked for the Trenité Van Doorne Advocaten law firm from 1982 until 1992 when he co-founded the Kennedy Van der Laan law firm and served as a partner until 2008.
Van der Laan graduated in 1983 cum laude in law at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.
He co-founded the law firm of Kennedy Van der Laan.
Van der Laan began his political career as assistant to Amsterdam alderman Jan Schaefer.
From 1990-98 he was a member of the Amsterdam municipal council, from 1993 as the chair of the Labour Party group.
After leaving politics he became a full-time lawyer.
In 2006 he was informateur in the negotiations of the new Amsterdam college van burgemeester en wethouders.
In the local elections, politicians were criticized by Van der Laan for distributing election leaflets in minority languages and in some cases leaflets were collected.
After Ella Vogelaar—Minister for Housing, Communities and Integration in the Fourth Balkenende cabinet—resigned because the Leader of the Labour Party Wouter Bos lost his confidence in her position after increasing criticism on her performance, Van der Laan was asked to succeed her and took office on 14 November 2008.
On 14 November 2008 he succeeded Ella Vogelaar as Minister for Housing, Communities and Integration in the Fourth cabinet Balkenende.
The Fourth Balkenende cabinet fell on 23 February 2010 as the result of disagreement between the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA) and the Labour Party over the extension of ISAF mission in Afghanistan.
On 23 June 2010 he was nominated by the Amsterdam municipal council to become Mayor of Amsterdam; the nomination was accepted by the King's Commissioner of North Holland.
On 27 January 2017 it was revealed that Van der Laan had terminal lung cancer.
On 18 September 2017 he published a letter entitled "Dear Amsterdammers", in which he revealed that all options of treatment had been exhausted and that with immediate effect he would take a leave of absence and the mayoral tasks would be taken up by Kajsa Ollongren.
He died seventeen days later.
Van der Laan was born in Rijnsburg, a small town nearby Leiden.
On 27 January 2017 it was revealed that Van der Laan had metastatic lung cancer.
He died on 5 October 2017 from this disease at the age of 62.
