Ton van Trier

Ton van Trier
Van Trier in 1981
Born
Anthonius Arnoldus Theodurus Maria van Trier

(1926-02-07)7 February 1926
Oss, Netherlands
Died26 November 1983(1983-11-26) (aged 57)
Eindhoven, Netherlands
OccupationsProfessor, politician
Minister for Science Policy
In office
3 May 1979 – 11 September 1981
Prime MinisterDries van Agt
Preceded byLeendert Ginjaar
Succeeded by
Rector magnificus of the
Eindhoven University of Technology
In office
1968–1971
Preceded byKees Posthumus
Succeeded byG. Vossers
Political partyChristian Democratic Appeal
Academic background
Alma materDelft University of Technology[1]
Academic work
DisciplineElectrical engineering
InstitutionsEindhoven University of Technology, Scientific Council for Government Policy

Anthonius Arnoldus Theodurus Maria "Ton" van Trier (7 February 1926 – 26 November 1983) was a Dutch politician for the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA) and professor of electrical engineering.[2][1]

Decorations

Honours
Ribbon bar Honour Country Date Comment
Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion Netherlands
Commander of the Order of Orange-Nassau Netherlands

References

  1. ^ a b "Trier A.A.Th.M. van". tuencyclopedie.nl (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 16 September 2025. Retrieved 6 February 2026.
  2. ^ "Familieberichten". NRC Handelsblad (in Dutch). Delpher. 28 November 1983. p. 12. Retrieved 6 February 2026.