Norbert Schmelzer

Wilhelm Klaus Norbert "Norbert" Schmelzer (22 March 1921 – 14 November 2008) was a Dutch politician and diplomat of the defunct Catholic People's Party (KVP) now merged into the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA) party and economist. Schmelzer was known for his abilities as a debater and negotiator. Schmelzer continued to comment on political affairs until his death at the age of 87 and holds the distinction as the first State Secretary for the Interior and the first and only State Secretary for General Affairs.

Norbert Schmelzer

Wilhelm Klaus Norbert "Norbert" Schmelzer (22 March 1921 – 14 November 2008) was a Dutch politician and diplomat of the defunct Catholic People's Party (KVP) now merged into the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA) party and economist. Schmelzer was known for his abilities as a debater and negotiator. Schmelzer continued to comment on political affairs until his death at the age of 87 and holds the distinction as the first State Secretary for the Interior and the first and only State Secretary for General Affairs.